Re: Hand leash

[betsy]

This just makes me gag....whoever came up with the idea of using a grocery store for a photo-shoot to promote this leash must be just so
self-absorbed! No other people exists except the mom and her kids.

http://www.kinderkord.com/productcart/pc/index.asp

It's bad enough trying to navigate around loose children in the grocery store....but to get entangled with this cord? Gimme a break!
"Aisle rage" is waiting to happen!

Furthermore... "exploration" in a grocery store must happen alongside a parent. It's a perfect teaching and bonding opportunity.
Products in a store are being sold by its owner - they are not toys to be manhandled (especially fresh produce) by children. Store staff try to keep their wares organized and presentable to the buyers.

I use the grocery stores, (or any public venue) to teach my children consideration for others. Like, we'd walk single-file in the aisle, that they only look but not touch, watch out for other shoppers, no shouting etc.., And I would explain why.
At one time, the manager of a store was so impressed by their behaviour that he praised them and gave them all a treat! Omigosh....their little chests were puffed up, and their smiles just say it all! They really felt proud of themselves! They were glowing.
Later I tell my children how I'm so proud of them. Also I tell them that just because other people don't say anything doesn't mean they don't notice how well-behaved they are.

On another occasion, I got two older boys browsing at the comic section. I taught them to handle the comics properly and to put them back exactly where they got them. I also explained about sales - people won't buy a ripped item, etc.,
The owner overheard me and said it's the first time he'd heard someone teach the kids that, and he thanked me.