Would You Put a Harness on Your Child?
Would I? My gut-reaction is “No… definitely not.” And, I’m pretty sure that I definitely would not. However, as a new mother who does many things she never imagined herself doing, I’m beyond judging others.
I’m aware that parents who choose to use products like this Kid Keeper Safety Harness ($6.97) are doing their best to keep their children safe and happy. Frankly, we live in a scary world in some ways, and I understand the impetus to stay physically connected to one’s child and to protect them from life’s dangers.
I’m fortunate to have a lifestyle that allows me to chase my little girl around the block when she demands to walk, and she has a temperment that enables me to scoop her up without much fuss when need be. I’m lucky that my husband goes to the big grocery for certain items, and I can do most of our shopping at our sweet corner store and farmer’s market.
It’s my wish that our babes could run free in our markets, that we could travel without worry, and that we could take walks without risks of accidents. But, unfortunately, this isn’t the case. While it doesn’t feel right for me to put a harness on my toddler, I get why others choose to do so.
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