How can I keep my toddler safe in public when he doesn't like to hold my hand?

Try a child leash for awhile

:rofl:If you can’t figure it out your in for trouble!

I agree with Kim, if you let them control you at this age, get ready for much worse!!

You turn around and go home.

Give him a choice…your hand or a harness

Spank his bottom. I didn’t say beat him

I used a harnis for my children

Harness. Ignore remarks.

Swat his ass and let them know this behavior is not acceptable.

I won’t say a word it will get me into trouble

Whoop his azz…period, he’ll stop. I don’t play with 3yr old, I’m the adult, he’s the child.

A good ole’ wack across the legs will get him going… U got two hands use-em!!!

Put him on a tether.

Had mine hold my back pocket

Spare the rod spoil the child

When my son was about 16 months he would take off on me and I had an older daughter so I would have to leave her to catch him. I talked to the pediatrician about a harness and he said it was a matter of safety and it wouldn’t hurt him developmentally. I have three boys now and have used it for all three. The only caution I would have is just hold it to keep them safe don’t use it like an animal. Ignore any glares or comments you are keeping your child safe and that is all that matters

Discipline. Obviously the kid hasn’t been taught how to act in public or disciplined for their actions!

Google the video also of how much easier having that leash makes them to kidnap. I had a foster kid who was autistic and he was a runner. It was rough!

Baby leash!! Was a life saver with my first one he was a bolter. Anyone who has an issue with putting one on a kid to keep them safe is a moron.

When I went to grocery store with four kids I had the two oldest walk with one hand in d’s ach of my side pockets and one

When my four kids were little I had my two oldest walk with their hand in my
pants pocket and two in the cart

A harness, we did that with my brother and it worked real well.

Nothing wrong with the leash. Keeps your child safe. Ignore nasty comments. You are not hurting your child.

Your the adult !! Whoop his little ass and make him hold your hand and walk !!!

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Give him sometime to cry about. They will get the message.

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Make him take your hand

Discipline and reward.

Try disciplining him🤷

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