My child is a bolter.. He thoroughly enjoys running off when taken in public. It doesn't happen often, thank God, but it's a habit of his that drives me crazy. It appears that he sees it as fun game of cat and mouse. He'll run off and look back in my direction with a challenging look in his eyes, as if to say "C'mon mama.. try and catch me". He's done it with an increasing frequency lately and it never ceases to freak me out. First off, it's scary as hell to see your child dart across the street or run off into a field, as he did a couple of days ago. Secondly, and of a much lesser importance, it's embarrassing. I feel like a fool for letting him get away and an even bigger one when I fall down trying to catch up with him. That's only happened once or twice but it gives him an edge by allowing him to get further away from me and that's never a good thing.
I've come to the conclusion that I need to take drastic measures to try to nip this in the bud. I'm going to buy one of those harnesses to keep him where he needs to be -- wherever the hell I am. I did buy one when he was younger but never really used it. I gave it away because it went unused and someone I knew needed one. I had some misgivings about using one in the first place because there are stigmas associated with leashing your child. I've heard it likened to treating your child like he or she is a dog. But I'm sure that the ease of keeping him reigned in with one of those devises will outweigh the feelings of worrying how it looks to passers by. Besides.. what's more important, keeping my son with me where he belongs by whatever means possible or worrying what strangers think of me for leashing my child?? That's a no-brainer if I ever heard of one..
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Kids sure do know how to humble a person...especially their mom. Falling down while chasing your child is something we do because we love them and nothing will stop us from protecting them. We're parents and we would go to the ends of the earth to keep our kids safe. It is VERY scary to have your child run off and surely there is an extra level of fear when verbal communication is minimal. You're doing great and I love to read your blogs, Renee!
i'm in total agreement with the harness,it will give you peace of mind.its total panic when your child runs off,and with nick total panic,he has minimal verbal skills and that very scary.you are a fantastic mommy. i hear and i listen and i see what your days with nick are like,as much as you love him, i take my hat off to my daughter renee
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