I succumb to the leash

Its true, I used a leash on my kid and it was great!

This past weekend we used the leash on the ferry to Pender Island...it worked extremely well. Henry was able to walk (which he loves) and not be carried (which I hate). He was also good at following the leash. It kept him walking straight and prevented him from dashing away into a crowd.

I did get a lot of weird looks, but none of them were hateful. I'm not sure why we look down on leashing kids. Is it because you are supposed to be SO good a parent that you never take your eyes off of them? or that they listen 100% when they are young? I don't care how good of a parent you are, its hard to watch your kid in a busy situation. Why are people so judgmental of parenting?!?! Why!?!? (I'm shouting to the gods that be).