Raising children these days can be a task on its own. Young parents don’t just have to hear opinions from family members but also have to put up with random strangers on the internet commenting on their parenting methods.
Jordan Driskell is a young dad who has five quintuplets. These quintuplets are currently 5 years old. Taking care of five children who are all the same age can be quite challenging, especially when they are at the age of 5 and full of curiosity and love for exploration.
Jordan Driskell, a 31-year-old father, came up with a clever idea to manage his energetic children in public. He purchased leashes designed for kids to keep them under control.
Previously, Driskell owned a stroller with 6 seats which they used for their large family. However, this became tiresome as the children would get annoyed while being inside it. Moreover, the stroller was extremely inconvenient to carry around.
This allows young children to freely roam and discover their environment while out with the family, ensuring their dad can easily keep an eye on them and ensure their safety.
Driskell shared a video of the family trip to the aquarium, which received a lot of criticism towards the parents. The video showing kids on leashes became popular with more than 3 million views. Many people expressed their disapproval, stating that children are not animals and should not be leashed.
Some people said, “If you can’t handle the stress, then don’t have a lot of children.”
Other people may pretend to give advice, but it’s actually just their way of showing contempt. They might say, “Why don’t you teach your children better?” or “Explain to them the dangers of running away.”
Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a specialist in parenting and adolescent development, disagrees. She believes using a leash on a child won’t make them feel like an animal. She thinks a leash is a better choice than staying at home all the time.
Dr. Gilboa mentioned that a leash can be very helpful for younger or neuro-diverse children to stay safe in public places. However, she also pointed out that if a neurotypical child is still using a leash at the age of eight or nine, it might indicate a delay in their listening skills, which could cause some difficulties.
Parents should be able to talk to their children instead of using leashes by that time.
Parents should be able to raise their children in their own way without unnecessary criticism from society.
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