*wonders if the people who are for leashes would want their significant other to strap a leash on their back just because their significant other thinks they may get out of hand or in harms way and are using it for a good purpose/for protection*
I'm gonna guess that if your SO would even suggest what I just said it might be the end of a relationship. Wanna bet that all the women would say it would be demeaning for their husband to run around with their wives on a leash in public? So why isn't it demeaning to the child even though the intent would be the same? If it's good enough for the child then it should be good enough for the adult, right? Fair is fair. Maybe I'll get a leash for my next girlie and threaten her with the embarrassment of wearing it so she keeps in line. I thank all the pro-leash people for the great advice!!