FabSwingers.com forum: Children in Reins

By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I have just seen a parent and young child were the child was on reins. Some might call it a child on a leash. Is this child cruelty ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't approve of this

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

No, as it gives them more freedom than having them in a cage.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.

Its an appropriate safety precaution for a responsible parent to take.

I know it saved my two from injury on more than one occasion. (even if that was just lifting the reignes up to stop them falling flat on their face)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No it isn't. They might have additional needs and this could be a device to keep the child safe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A non parent would think it’s cruel.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

No. Have you seen one of those little fuckers move when they get an idea in their head? Few things are faster.

It is far more practical then holding their hand. Gives them a bit more freedom without limited to, again, a hand hold.

Nothing a good leash and harness can't accomplish!

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Seriously though, no it's fine.

When I had kids of that age, I had one that would constantly try darting off and if I was dealing with shopping or another child they could have easily slipped away from me and got lost or injured (especially near roads).

The reins allow them some freedom, but also keeps them safe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. Have you seen one of those little fuckers move when they get an idea in their head? Few things are faster.

It is far more practical then holding their hand. Gives them a bit more freedom without limited to, again, a hand hold.

Nothing a good leash and harness can't accomplish! "

Agree they also learn balancing and walking quicker than if you hold their hands.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A non parent would think it’s cruel. "

I'm not a parent and i don't think it's cruel.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Would rather that than them run off

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

No it isn't cruel. I never used reins but I can see why people would. Is it cruel to hold you child's hand to prevent them running into the road?

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

They have no sense of danger. Would you prefer they run into the road?

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

No it’s not at all. It’s keeping them safe whilst allowing them to walk themselves. If you think it’s cruel then your weird

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By *iltopbearMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

How can something that keeps a child safe from harm be seen as a bad thing?

I'm pretty sure I had them as a child and have some recollection of my younger sister wearing them too, we were both born in the 70's.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

What’s more cruel is them running off into the road or tripping other people over.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

When our daughter was two an old lady came up to me and told me "your child should be on reins"

. I ignored her obviously.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. I used to put reins on my daughter till she was about 6 when we went shopping and I used to attach them around my belt loops on my jeans. People would look at me like why is her kid still in reins, then when I was rummaging through the clothes rails with my child by my side and seeing other mothers chasing after their kids or losing them or their kids in the clothes knocking stuff off hangers they’d be like ahhh right! My biggest fear when shopping was losing my kid so I see it as responsible parenting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s definitely better than when you see small children miles ahead or behind the parents, also the parents don’t seem to have any understanding that it just takes that split second for something awful to happen.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Don't be silly Tom. Toddlers and very small children run off and aren't aware of dangers like roads or child takers.

Rein them or they have to stay locked in a stroller.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't approve of this "

Why? Would you rather kid was walking free and running into the road?

Reins are there for a reason, I wish people would use them, and the proper ones, not the ones with a backpack & a silly leash…. It’s allows the child to walk at its own pace rather than being dragged alone by the hand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A non parent would think it’s cruel.

I'm not a parent and i don't think it's cruel."

Another non parent here, but don’t think it’s “cruel” what’s cruel is having children make your clothes for tuppence, while you pay £50 for it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you seen how quickly those little crotch goblins can bolt ?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"A non parent would think it’s cruel.

I'm not a parent and i don't think it's cruel.

Another non parent here, but don’t think it’s “cruel” what’s cruel is having children make your clothes for tuppence, while you pay £50 for it! "

I can agree with that ... Surely if a child is paid tuppence to make it then surely we should not be charged more than a quid....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. Have you seen one of those little fuckers move when they get an idea in their head? Few things are faster.

It is far more practical then holding their hand. Gives them a bit more freedom without limited to, again, a hand hold.

Nothing a good leash and harness can't accomplish! "

I had twin fuckers. And yes, I leashed them.

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By *iltopbearMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"A non parent would think it’s cruel.

I'm not a parent and i don't think it's cruel.

Another non parent here, but don’t think it’s “cruel” what’s cruel is having children make your clothes for tuppence, while you pay £50 for it!

I can agree with that ... Surely if a child is paid tuppence to make it then surely we should not be charged more than a quid...."

Ooohh you are awful

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Never really given it much thought.

Always assumed I suppose that they are for safety and to stop the child running off. With all the cars about and other stuff I think it’s quite sensible?

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Course it’s not cruel.

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By *uzz And WoodyCouple
over a year ago

Maidstone

Cruel? Definitely not. Unless the parent is dragging the kid around by the reins. Is it cruel to strap a toddler into a pushchair too?

Lou x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s only cruel if you lash a few together and get them to pull you down the street. However, if you pop some cardboard antlers on them, no one bats an eyelid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It’s only cruel if you lash a few together and get them to pull you down the street. However, if you pop some cardboard antlers on them, no one bats an eyelid."

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By *earl555Woman
over a year ago

Kingston upon Hull

"No. Have you seen one of those little fuckers move when they get an idea in their head? Few things are faster.

It is far more practical then holding their hand. Gives them a bit more freedom without limited to, again, a hand hold.

Nothing a good leash and harness can't accomplish! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The child might have additional needs! I work with such children, and there is nothing more frightening than a child who poses a flight risk.

So I would definitely err on the side of empathy. Some parents of neurodiverse children have such a hard time of it

However it’s my job that has taught me that. I might be more judgy if not for that.

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By *tes2010Man
over a year ago

Near you

"Have you seen one of those little fuckers move"

I’ve laughed at this way more than I should have

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"It’s only cruel if you lash a few together and get them to pull you down the street. However, if you pop some cardboard antlers on them, no one bats an eyelid."

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"The child might have additional needs! I work with such children, and there is nothing more frightening than a child who poses a flight risk.

So I would definitely err on the side of empathy. Some parents of neurodiverse children have such a hard time of it

However it’s my job that has taught me that. I might be more judgy if not for that."

I saw a Christmas film were the little boy got on the plane to tell the girl he liked her.

What was the film called

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I say fairly regularly and don't see a problem with it, particularly when parents are travelling on a tube with young children just seems like a good safety precaution.

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By *heshire-cat74Woman
over a year ago

Stoke on Trent

"The child might have additional needs! I work with such children, and there is nothing more frightening than a child who poses a flight risk.

So I would definitely err on the side of empathy. Some parents of neurodiverse children have such a hard time of it

However it’s my job that has taught me that. I might be more judgy if not for that."

Exactly this my almost 6 year old is a flight risk so has to have reigns on or use the buggy when we are out. It's not cruel when you are keeping your child safe

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By *ose and her beastCouple
over a year ago

Watford

As someone who worked in retail for a long time some kids need to be cattleprodded let alone on a leash

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

So if reins are fantastic are mums who don't use them in any way living on the edge..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bought one when my kids were small, never used it. It never felt necessary.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"So if reins are fantastic are mums who don't use them in any way living on the edge.. "

That or good runners with eyes in the back of their head

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"I have just seen a parent and young child were the child was on reins. Some might call it a child on a leash. Is this child cruelty ?"

When I was young most toddlers were on reins.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The child might have additional needs! I work with such children, and there is nothing more frightening than a child who poses a flight risk.

So I would definitely err on the side of empathy. Some parents of neurodiverse children have such a hard time of it

However it’s my job that has taught me that. I might be more judgy if not for that.

I saw a Christmas film were the little boy got on the plane to tell the girl he liked her.

What was the film called "

Not sure how that relates to my comment, but I think it was Love Actually!

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"The child might have additional needs! I work with such children, and there is nothing more frightening than a child who poses a flight risk.

So I would definitely err on the side of empathy. Some parents of neurodiverse children have such a hard time of it

However it’s my job that has taught me that. I might be more judgy if not for that.

I saw a Christmas film were the little boy got on the plane to tell the girl he liked her.

What was the film called

Not sure how that relates to my comment, but I think it was Love Actually!"

It was thank you

Love actually

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

To answer this you only need to think of stories like Jamie Bulger and stories of children being drowned in pools etc then ask if it is child cruelty or parents who actually care about the safety of their children.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New tears for fears song

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mum always had my sister in reins as she had a tendency to run away. Unfortunately one day my mum lost her though. She was only 3 at the time when she walked a couple of miles to my gran's house. Obviously my mother was frantic x

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

"I have just seen a parent and young child were the child was on reins. Some might call it a child on a leash. Is this child cruelty ?"

It probably would be child cruelty if the end of the reins were attached to a cart which the parent was being pulled along in..

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Ridiculous post

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Ridiculous post"

Ridiculous post ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use reins on my grandson, it prevents accidents, stops him running off & deters any potential abduction. Can't be to careful these days even when shopping.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"As someone who worked in retail for a long time some kids need to be cattleprodded let alone on a leash"

Shep, *fweet*, round em up Shep.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Any long term effects ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got three kids, before I had kids I had the same mentally, even with my first one I still did (not as far as cruel, just the leash part), then I had two live wired children and they were a godsend on the odd occasion, didnt use them much tbh but useful when we did.

Danish x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd rather a safe child than a dead one. If people want to judge another parent because they are protecting their child then fuck them, they are the only wankers in that situation. I do think it's incredibly important to teach road safety and also just remind your children to remain close, but some kids don't listen no matter what you do.

I'm very fortunate my little one is an angel and great at holding hands and being cautious around roads but I wouldn't hesitate for a second to use one if she wouldn't listen to me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cruel? They're not made from barbed wire...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any long term effects ?"

Children turn into dogs after 60 minutes.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Any long term effects ?"

Yes, being alive

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By *lue NarwhalMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Really?

Is someone actually asking this question?

Has the forum finally run out of sensible questions and this one was found lurking under the barrel...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Really?

Is someone actually asking this question?

Has the forum finally run out of sensible questions and this one was found lurking under the barrel...

Pretty much

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Really?

Is someone actually asking this question?

Has the forum finally run out of sensible questions and this one was found lurking under the barrel...

It's probably all over the news

He doesn't make it up

Etc.

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By *rPeachyMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Tom you post some of the most pointless and bizarre posts of anyone on this forum but this one is the most clueless I've seen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the reins with the incorporated electric shock-collar might be considered cruel by some, but the ordinary ones are ok.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Any long term effects ?

Children turn into dogs after 60 minutes."

Then Hannibal Lecter after 90 mins.

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

It’s a nice middle ground between free range children and battery children.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any long term effects ?

Children turn into dogs after 60 minutes.

Then Hannibal Lecter after 90 mins. "

And then into David Attenborough after 169 minutes.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Tom you post some of the most pointless and bizarre posts of anyone on this forum but this one is the most clueless I've seen. "

Plenty of others ....go find

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By *ob08Man
over a year ago

Macclesfield

Wow at first glance assumed this was a millennial posting, you're saying in your 50 years of being alive OP you've never seen a child in reins until very recently? Really?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Not at all it’s a safety measure. My lad hated his hand being held and well it’s not comfortable for the adult either. He had a wee rucksack that he wore with his things in and from that came a tether.

Very much needed as he would go from from 0-30 (what it seemed at the time) in seconds, plus it gave him his freedom to explore where he wanted without the confines of hand holding

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"It’s a nice middle ground between free range children and battery children. "

What are your views on organic vs artificially fertilised children? Should we apply chemicals or just shovel on shit?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"It’s a nice middle ground between free range children and battery children.

What are your views on organic vs artificially fertilised children? Should we apply chemicals or just shovel on shit? "

Your choice.

It's a free society

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,? "

My Grandmother used reins on her children, born from 1959 onwards. Are you confessing to a FabAge?!

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Any long term effects ?

Children turn into dogs after 60 minutes.

Then Hannibal Lecter after 90 mins.

And then into David Attenborough after 169 minutes."

Then Yoda after 243 minutes.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,?

My Grandmother used reins on her children, born from 1959 onwards. Are you confessing to a FabAge?! "

That could explain a lot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any long term effects ?

Children turn into dogs after 60 minutes.

Then Hannibal Lecter after 90 mins.

And then into David Attenborough after 169 minutes.

Then Yoda after 243 minutes. "

And then Obi Wan Kenobis big fat dick after 245 minutes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried them on my elder child once when she was about 2. Shouted OFF OFF OFF a lot very loudly in the middle of Brent Cross shopping centre and ran off anyway.

They went in the bin after that!

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Any long term effects ?

Children turn into dogs after 60 minutes.

Then Hannibal Lecter after 90 mins.

And then into David Attenborough after 169 minutes.

Then Yoda after 243 minutes.

And then Obi Wan Kenobis big fat dick after 245 minutes."

And then the big bang happens again and life restarts.

See you in 4 and half billion years LBC.

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By *implynaughty1Couple
over a year ago

stockport

If it keeps your child safe then what's the problem??

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,?

My Grandmother used reins on her children, born from 1959 onwards. Are you confessing to a FabAge?!

That could explain a lot "

It would explain why they didn't have them when you were growing up, yes. Do we add 10, 20 years?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,?

My Grandmother used reins on her children, born from 1959 onwards. Are you confessing to a FabAge?!

That could explain a lot

It would explain why they didn't have them when you were growing up, yes. Do we add 10, 20 years?"

And the long term effects ?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,?

My Grandmother used reins on her children, born from 1959 onwards. Are you confessing to a FabAge?!

That could explain a lot

It would explain why they didn't have them when you were growing up, yes. Do we add 10, 20 years?

And the long term effects ?"

A living child? A child not lost in the shopping centre?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"They never had them when i was growing up...are they shackles,? "

Did you grow up in a cardboard box? We all had them Tom.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I was never in reins...

Is it a fashion accessory or does it have function..

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I was never in reins...

Is it a fashion accessory or does it have function.. "

Umm... Have you ignored all the replies?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ..."

They don't live in them every day, but they need to be kept safe from being snatched or run over by cars.

Are you going to start saying the shouldn't wear seat belts as it restricts their freedom in a car?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

They don't live in them every day, but they need to be kept safe from being snatched or run over by cars.

Are you going to start saying the shouldn't wear seat belts as it restricts their freedom in a car? "

I worry about the long term

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ..."

That's the great thing about reigns, they can explore safely

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By *inx.x3Woman
over a year ago

Bath

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

They don't live in them every day, but they need to be kept safe from being snatched or run over by cars.

Are you going to start saying the shouldn't wear seat belts as it restricts their freedom in a car?

I worry about the long term "

Long term what?

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ..."

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

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By *uddy laneMan
over a year ago

dudley

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

They don't live in them every day, but they need to be kept safe from being snatched or run over by cars.

Are you going to start saying the shouldn't wear seat belts as it restricts their freedom in a car?

I worry about the long term

Long term what?

Strain on the parents shoulders holding back the adventurous child.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ..."

They are not animals fgs

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ..."

The environment being the roads?

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road..."

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

They don't live in them every day, but they need to be kept safe from being snatched or run over by cars.

Are you going to start saying the shouldn't wear seat belts as it restricts their freedom in a car?

I worry about the long term "

They aren't in them until they turn 18 Tom

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over a year ago

"No. Have you seen one of those little fuckers move when they get an idea in their head? Few things are faster.

It is far more practical then holding their hand. Gives them a bit more freedom without limited to, again, a hand hold.

Nothing a good leash and harness can't accomplish! "

HAHAHAHAHAHA!! The first line of this reply!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No they aren't cruel they are for safety I used them on both my kids no harm every came to them.

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Don’t you also get wrist bungee cords? Personally I think they are a great idea as with toddlers you only have to be distracted for a second.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?"

Because small children do... you clearly have little or no experience of children.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?"

You know how you feel when you see a nice pair of tits?

Well, kids are like that with practically everything they see in a street. A leaf, a cat, the other side of the road, another leaf, some cracks in a pavement, a really interesting gate post...

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Children are not animals..

Each to their own

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?

You know how you feel when you see a nice pair of tits?

Well, kids are like that with practically everything they see in a street. A leaf, a cat, the other side of the road, another leaf, some cracks in a pavement, a really interesting gate post..."

This

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?

Because small children do... you clearly have little or no experience of children. "

I was a child once you know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Children are not animals..

Each to their own"

Have you ever spent time with small children Tom? Like walking down a road, round a busy shop etc

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By *inx.x3Woman
over a year ago

Bath

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?

Because small children do... you clearly have little or no experience of children.

I was a child once you know"

You must be trolling.

I can’t believe anyone would be as naive as you to ask why would children run off.

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By *urtyGentMan
over a year ago

eastleigh

All children are little pricks. All of them. Some of them are little pricks that run away. Some of them are little pricks that kick off when you put them in a push chair.

If a parent sees fit put them in reins then so be it

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Children are not animals..

Each to their own

Have you ever spent time with small children Tom? Like walking down a road, round a busy shop etc"

If the quality of Tom's posts are anything to go by, I suspect he has limited life experience in general.

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Woolworths pick n mix. Ffs my mum still had me in reins in high school lol

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?

Because small children do... you clearly have little or no experience of children. "

Be grateful for small mercies.

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

Tom, would you be able to do a weekly roundup of the news? I like your views on things. You bring me so much joy

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"I do not like seeing children caged or retrained...they need to explore the environment..

Not chained ...

Tom I sometimes seriously worry about your grasp on reality.

Reins are a valuable safety gadget that are sadly not used as much as I would like these days.

They were common place when I was young and I did occasionally use them myself.

I can confirm that wearing reins as children caused no harto me or my sister and probably stopped us harming ourselves or getting lost.

Young children have a habit of running off to see something that caught their eye. This could be on the other side of a busy road...

I am not convinced... Why would they run off ?

Because small children do... you clearly have little or no experience of children.

Be grateful for small mercies. "

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Tom, would you be able to do a weekly roundup of the news? I like your views on things. You bring me so much joy "
could end up a Lord of the Flies. Kinda scenario lol

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Tom, would you be able to do a weekly roundup of the news? I like your views on things. You bring me so much joy "

Of course .. thank you

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Tom, would you be able to do a weekly roundup of the news? I like your views on things. You bring me so much joy "

I can if you are serious

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By *amie HantsWoman
over a year ago

Atlantis

"Tom, would you be able to do a weekly roundup of the news? I like your views on things. You bring me so much joy

I can if you are serious"

Genuinely would love it. I like your commentary.

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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Tom, would you be able to do a weekly roundup of the news? I like your views on things. You bring me so much joy

I can if you are serious

Genuinely would love it. I like your commentary. "

I am not sure you are serious

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By *hubby CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Essex

Wonder what percentage of people against reins own a dog and walk them on a lead.

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By *illy71Couple
over a year ago

Staines

Are you for real, I guess you don't have kids!

Also, no one would call reins a leash, a collar and leash would be cruel, but what is certainly cruel is having a child run over or abducted because they ran away from you.

Just think, a small child slips your hand and does a runner in a crowded shopping centre, he will slip through the crowd far quicker than you ever can, and you won't see here because of all the people

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Are you for real, I guess you don't have kids!

Also, no one would call reins a leash, a collar and leash would be cruel, but what is certainly cruel is having a child run over or abducted because they ran away from you.

That's where a lasso comes in handy for ropin those pesky varmints when they gets unruly.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

All six of mine had them and my grandchildren! Don't see them much these days! I doubt my new great grandsons will have them! All different these day x

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By *andycandy88Woman
over a year ago

Northolt

I hate to see it personally

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

In Liverpool reins were used everywhere after the Jamie Bulger murder. Rarely see them now. But they would have saved his life so I approve

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

"Are you for real, I guess you don't have kids!

Also, no one would call reins a leash, a collar and leash would be cruel, but what is certainly cruel is having a child run over or abducted because they ran away from you.

Jamie Bulgar would be alive today if he'd had reins, no I'm not finger pointing

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

Oh crumbs!

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By * WillisMan
over a year ago

London

What’s better? A child on reigns or a child crushed under a vehicle?

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By * WillisMan
over a year ago

London

"Are you for real, I guess you don't have kids!

Also, no one would call reins a leash, a collar and leash would be cruel, but what is certainly cruel is having a child run over or abducted because they ran away from you.

Jamie Bulgar would be alive today if he'd had reins, no I'm not finger pointing"

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
over a year ago

London (She/Her)

Just read an old post on here about lifting a child by the reins - please don’t do this. I remember the pain of it as a small child, all my weight being pushed under my ribs

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Are you for real, I guess you don't have kids!

Also, no one would call reins a leash, a collar and leash would be cruel, but what is certainly cruel is having a child run over or abducted because they ran away from you.

Jamie Bulgar would be alive today if he'd had reins, no I'm not finger pointing

Indeed

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By *ose and her beastCouple
over a year ago

Watford

It's not cruel unless it's steel chains and they have a whip and the kid pulls a sled

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