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What about in the meantime? While you are still teaching them to behave? Don't humans make mistakes occaisionally? They will make mistakes guaranteed at times.
I do not have the option of leaving the child home or anywhere else for that matter when I go to the store (NOT to the mall) to get necessities.
If you are giving 100% of your attention to your child then you CANNOT compare prices or even look for items. It is physically impossible. That is why I use the leash. It is not lazy parenting. It is responsible parenting because I cannot shop and watch my child 100% at the same time. I Have no choice but to take my child to the store with me to get the things I need to live (ie soap, food, diapers, etc.). Some children learn things faster than others as well. One child may need to be removed from the store twice and he'll learn to stay near his parent, Another child may have to be removed 30 times before he learns it. I as a parent and working mother do not have time or energy to leave the store 30 times before I can take my child without a harness. This is the best for my daughter and I. I don't get stressed, She stays safe, and we get the things we need.
I just don't understand those of you who think that it is possible to pay attention to your child 100% of the time. It is impossible to do that and even walk to the car with things in your arms.
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"Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama
My Karma just ran over your Dogma. 
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