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An Indian-origin woman defended herself for using a leash for her toddler
She said the leash allows the child freedom to explore without constant worry
She shared a video along with an explanation in a now-viral video on Instagram

A video shared by an Indian-origin woman sparked debate online after it featured her 3.5-year-old son tied to a leash during a family holiday in New York City.

Shubhangi Jagota, a Canada-based Indian, posted the clip on Instagram, where her toddler could be seen running and jumping around Times Square while safely tethered to his father with a child leash.

Jagota explained that the leash was not about control but about safety and freedom. She said her son loved exploring, and the leash helped them keep him safe in the busy streets of New York without restricting his curiosity.

“He’s 3.5 and we’re not ashamed to say we put him on a leash. In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip. Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that—without giving us a heart attack every 5 minutes,” she said in her post.

She added, “The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning.”

Jagota said they used two types of leashes during their trip, a longer one for open spaces and a shorter one in crowded areas.

The post divided the internet. Several users called it poor parenting. “You should be ashamed. Teach your kid to follow rules, not put him on a leash. If he wants to run, run after him,” a user wrote.

https://www.indiatoday.in/trending-news/story/indian-woman-defends-strapping-toddler-to-leash-in-us-after-video-sparks-debate-2752601-2025-07-08

Others defended her decision. “Handling toddlers in crowded places is not easy. This keeps them safe. It’s the smartest thing to do,” one user said.

Another parent shared their view: “I’ve used a leash when travelling alone with a hyper child at an airport. It’s about safety, not shame.”

A few users added that parenting in today’s world is about being practical. “These little munchkins run faster than you think. Safety comes first,” a user said.

As debates continued, Shubhangi Jagota’s message stayed clear; for her, it was never about shame but about giving her child the freedom to explore safely in a bustling city.

>walks it on a leash
>lets it shit in the street
Indian parent or dog walker?

Ok.
Now explain why I should care, faggot.

>>509823666 (OP)
is this really an issue? ive seen these more often than not here in the states. some kids are straight up runners man. in crowded areas and near traffic, if you know youre kid will randomly starting booking it, this is a perfectly reasonable solution especially if you HAVE to go into a busy place with the kid. better this, than winding up on a shitskin hate thread later to be mocked by anons for being a bad parent by letting your kid run straight under a monster truck tire.

>>509823666 (OP)
>Canada-based Indian
In other words a brown parasite

>>509823666 (OP)
is that really cruel?
I don't think it's cruel. You should be allowed to do that. You could just restrict the kid by holding their hand or carrying them too

>>509823666 (OP)
Children on leashes is a eurogay thing. Indians are just copying european norms here.

>>509823666 (OP)
People do this all the time though.

>>509823946
>>509824015
Yeah this isn't worth shitting on Indians for, leashed children are normal especially outside of America.

>>509823666 (OP)
Feeling like a freak on a leash
Feeling like I've got no release

>>509823666 (OP)
You've never been around Indian Turdlings do you?

They are infamous for misbehaving and not listening to instructions. When disciplined they let out this obnoxious shrill.

Trust me when I say the parents are doing everybody around them a favor.

>>509823680
My son used to run off and hide as soon as we entered a supermarket - little shit thought it was dead funny.
There's nothing wrong with this.
Americans lose there shit if you you leave your kid in the pram outside the store too.

>>509823666 (OP)
I did that when mine were very little. Stops pedos trying it on or niggers attacking them because they aren't brown animals. Pretty necessary in modernity given what's happening.

>>509823666 (OP)
indians are animals so it makes sense that you'd have to leash them

>>509823666 (OP)

>>509823666 (OP)
I've seen American and Canadian parents leash their children. I guess only jeets are angry

>>509824093
Just beat them harder until they understand that they must listen.

I only ever see brown kids or retards on leashes. So a normal brown kid is about the same as a retarded white one

>>509823666 (OP)
A child harness isn't unique to india.

>>509823666 (OP)
Op white people started that.

Based

PUT YOUR LITTLE SHIT ON A LEASH!!!

>>509824231
Let me say, IT DOES NOT WORK.

I've seen entire extended families trying to whip these little shits in order but they just don't learn. They only start acting civil around the 7-8 year mark.

>>509823666 (OP)
Kek I put an anti theft strap on my camera when I'm in a big city... I'm ashamed of you for living in a way that requires this. I don't lock the door when I go to work.

I wouldn’t put my 3 year old on a leash but I also wouldn’t take him to New York City.

>>509823666 (OP)
I think it could be bad for the development of the kid if they have always in public the feeling that they can't do anything that really threatens their safety because their parents are literally always there, no matter how hyperactive they are and no matter what crazy ideas the kid get in their head. It also takes away incentive for the parents to teach their kids of how to not endanger themselves in public because they can mostly rely on the leech that nothing can go wrong.

>>509824301
>A child harness isn't unique to india

They really lose their shit over this

Tunnel Jews seething!

>>509823666 (OP)
nobody here gives a flying fuck about streetshitter, rajeshit. remember "RAPE,SCAM,POO"

>>509823666 (OP)
These have been around for a long time, they sell full harnesses with leashes

>>509823756

>>509823666 (OP)
Leash is good compared to the slaps I received so many times.

>>509824689
A B D U L

>>509824231
See >>509824798


Case and point.

>>509824301
walkuing is illegal in the US.

The only approved physical exercises should be done in a paid gym. HEALTH SHOULD NOT BE FREEEEEEEEEEE

>>509823666 (OP)
Parents put me on a leash, I had a lot of energy as a youngling and parents are not as active as they used to be.
Really easy to lose your kid if he isn't holding your hand. Sense of adventure is really strong in children; they'll be hiding in concrete sewage pipes when you're not looking.

>>509824956
>hiding in concrete sewage pipes when you're not looking.
I did this when I was a kid. Really should be kept on a leash...