Child Tethering

How do you feel about child tethering?


I'm usually not particularly opposed to this practice, especially in crowded public places, and I do understand the need to keep tabs on an active child, however, I was at a stock car race last weekend (not my cup of tea but went with friends) and I was sitting several rows behind a mother with a 2 year old that was using this "leash" harness in the same fashion you would reserve for a rabid dog. Yanking and telling the child to stay close. At one point she even lifted the child off the ground dangling in the harness. Another woman sitting close by and I exchanged looks.

I guess I have less problem with the item (tether) and more problem with the way some people use them. What do you think?

(And did I mention that this woman had no ear protection for her baby either) tsk tsk