Thu 2008/10/30 06:12
Have always wanted to capture this in a photo for many moons now - children being lead holding onto a rope. I saw something similar to this back in the UK but the big difference was that the children's hands were *tied* together. I remember laughing a lot when I saw that ^^; Do they lead chiildren around like this in your neck of the woods too?
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yep! when i was a kid our teacher had the the same thing. dnno if they still use this thing thou...
(ID #350768) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:28
Not anymore, rather they put them in high vis jackets and walk the streets with the to school. ^_^ Not sure about in Hackney....perhaps they needed to be tied together >_<
(ID #350769) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:28
student
That's such a cute sight, they're so adorable walking together holding on to the rope. I have never seen such a thing in Australia, although I do remember there were these leashes which were designed to strap on to toddlers like a belt. It stops them from wandering too far away. Just like people walking dogs using leashes..
(ID #350770) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:29
xD similar name with me, zephi yes I've also seen a kid leashed with this belt like... actually it's more like a backpack strap connected to a longer rope.... just like dogs.. seen it with my friends in a Mall but we failed to capture it on photo. and no, I'm not sure about the suburbs but in my area the kids' parents would have a driver and a babysitter to take care of them (richer type). sometimes people don't send their kids to nursery anyway and even in nursery I don't think they conduct any outdoor lesson
(ID #350813) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:10
student
Yeah, that's the one (the backpack-like strap). They are a rare sight here in Australia... Most children who can walk still travel around in a pram anyway. I haven't heard of excursions during pre-school days... unless it's a small group of children. I'm sure they will use something like this when it comes to walking around crowded areas.
(ID #350829) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:19
We have (or used to have, I don't see them anymore >.<) some sort of belt/backpack thing that children could wear. Then the leash (more than one string) was somewhat short. The idea is that an adult holds the leash and the kid can walk on it's own. If the kid trips, then the adult can pull the leash and prevent the kid from hitting the ground. It's designed for younger kids though. but it's really useful for training kids to walk.
(ID #351235) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:52
Just holding hands, no rope. Those little kids are more stylish than me!
(ID #350775) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:32
seems a bit excessive lol, we just walked :
(ID #350777) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:35
We just paired up and held hands following the teacher like ducklings ^^ I always wanted to be with the teacher... she was cute ._.
(ID #350780) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:40
Multimedia Technology Student, eLearning software developer, Skateboard coach, Filmer, Editor
Haha same here not the wanting to be with the teacher part, but the holding hands part ^^.
(ID #350796) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:58
This is cute, the rope has little safety rings.
(ID #351185) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:31
Not in schools, but there are some parents here that have their kids on leashes. These leashes are actually either on their belt or their neck, which I think is horrible. That, however, with the ropes and safety rings thing, is cute.
(ID #351262) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:25
I've never seen one around the neck, but I have seen the "harness". Preschool bondage?
(ID #351695) Posted on 2008/10/30 13:39
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
That's one way to put it... XD
(ID #352349) Posted on 2008/10/31 01:04
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
I know much worst scenarios, especially aggressive children. There are cases in Canada where children become so aggressively disruptive that their parents had to tie a harness to a piece of rope where the other end is on the parent's hand in fear the child might become so disruptive, it could really damage stores. I'm glad these children are happy and aren't wondering off like some North American kids.
(ID #351264) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:29
No uniform huh? Is that normal at that age?
(ID #351267) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:32
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Tied together o_o; shocking ^^; but I guess not all kids listen to the teacher/caretaker :P
(ID #351269) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:33
College Student
I have not seen that in my area.
(ID #351272) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:34
The computer guy that helps you over the phone
Havent seen that here... usually, teachers have kids form a line with their arms holding the shoulder of the kid in front of them... Well, I have seen some parents here having their kids on a leash when shopping... i think its quite weird, since it'll look like you're treating your kids just like the way to do to your dog...
(ID #351277) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:37
Political Science major, International Relations concentration
Having to babysit my little brother so often has made me not enjoy being around young children that much. That being said, I always respect the teachers that can be around them year round and put hope in their hearts at such a young age. These kids look adorable! <(^_^)> Here in the states, elementary kids get out of line by acting their age and risk being shocked and tased by the police officer on duty.
(ID #351286) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:53
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I don't have a local school that serves young children, so I;ve never seen that personally.
(ID #351289) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:58
first time i am seeing children being lead around by using a rope what surprised me is that the rope have handles that children can hold O_O
(ID #351291) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:02
graduate studant (TV Broadcasting & Cinema )
Not where i'm at, right now... it is a good idea tough! it is safe for parents and children, teach kids discipline and they look cute....
(ID #351292) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:07
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
It's similar here except they're tied by the waist XD
(ID #351293) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:08
Informatics(ComSci-ish) student/self-taught graphic designer and illustrator
It's really cute in the winter when they're all bundled up ^o^
(ID #351294) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:09
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
nope...haven't seen that growing up. something missing in that pic. Don't japanese kindergarteners wear smocks and tiny yellow helmets as well?
(ID #351295) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:10
CSU student/accountant
No, we tie a leash around their our children in the US. I'm not joking, I've seen kids tied up with some special kind of leash that ties around their bodys or their hands. You usually see them running around trying to free themselves.
(ID #351297) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:11
Full-time student へへ
good morning! you get up pretty early. ^^
(ID #351298) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:14
Extremely Poor College Student
when i was in elementary school we got to hold hands with someone of the opposite sex.when there was an unequal number of male/female then the left over males/females had to hold hands with each other.i always made an excuse to hold the female teachers hand
(ID #351303) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:22
Pre school here still uses that method.
(ID #351321) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:34
I second the thought. How cute.
(ID #351327) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:38
I've seen that before at places like theme parks, big malls, etc...Also reminds of a time when I was very young and went to a Renaissance Festival and saw for the first time a kid on a leash, I thought it was the stupidest idea ever. Mostly because I was afraid my parents would use it on me.
(ID #351331) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:42
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
I've seen holding to a hope (with no links), holding hands, holding to each others shoulders. Actually, scrape that... I didn't SEE it, I DID it as a kid. Can't remember seeing kids doing that nowadays. But probably because I don't see lots of kids much. Streets aren't very safe in Brazil, and since I don't go to museums/zoos/other places kids go with their classes...
(ID #351332) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:42
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Oh, while I was in Japan I did see several times cute kids with those red bags going around metro stations and streets. Some of them have very high fashion sense... XD Kids using hats, acessories and stuff. I think that pretty much tells you how safe a place is. Something you NEVER see in Brazil is kids walking around by themselves. Just another reason I want to move to Japan.
(ID #351337) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:45
Physical Therapist
Ive never seen that before.Reminds me of prisoners in chains ^^ Over here we were parted in groups of two people that have to hold hands and they lined up in a big snake with one teacher in front and one teacher in the back
(ID #351335) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:44
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
I don't see this but it's always funny to see toddlers on baby leashes. XD
(ID #351345) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:51
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
When I was little my parents kept track of me with a harness thing. lol
(ID #351357) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:59
Haha, its like they leading a pack of dogs XD Some toddlers in UK did have 'Leashes' but I think it all a little weird, too animal like. I would LOL if i saw that haha.
(ID #351358) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:59
I saw this where I used to live in Wisconsin once or twice, I'm pretty sure they were tied together though..
(ID #351365) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:07
Those kids are cute hahaha! There's nothing like that in my country to lead the kids. Unfortunately the situation of insecurity in Costa Rica has made us try not to let the kids out our houses.
(ID #351370) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:11
Scientist, unemployed.
Wow. We were just herded like cattle. Two or three teachers would ride herd on 40 kids or so. No hand-holding, no ropes. Just teachers yelling at us to stop screwing around and stand quietly.
(ID #351386) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:28
NO, it's worse! They put them on a leash! There was one at my school the other day and the poor child wanted to run free but the mom yanked on the leash and he fell! Poor poor child! D:
(ID #351388) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:29
This is a super picture. I've never seen anything like that in Japan or the UK. My wife and I always put our daughter on a harness+leash when she was a toddler. It was good for when she fell over or to stop her wandering off. Once we let her off the leash in Kew Gardens and Blam! she was off like a rocket, running for the horizon. I got a great picture of it. Anyway, leashes are a good idea. If Jamie Bulger's mother had put him on a leash he would not have got murdered.
(ID #351396) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:35
Not in my area - kids still use the buddy system. But I've seen it before in other places.
(ID #351412) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:56
My mom would tie my sister and I together at the wrist...I can't remember the name of those arm things that moms put on their kids. Although that just meant she would either lose both her kids or none.
(ID #351415) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:00
i don't really remember my childhood that well, but i might recall having to hold onto a rope during elementary school. I do remember holding hands clearly. Now I don't see any of these old customs in the current gen
(ID #351418) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:02
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
That is SO choukawaii. Really cute. And I mean really xD
(ID #351427) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:08
Here you often see daycare groups with children tied (think like a harness around their torso) to a rope, being lead by an adult. Seems kinda inhumane to me, and my mom is always like "I paid extra so you wouldn't have to go through stuff like that".
(ID #351430) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:11
A few years ago there was a daycare grouup walking though a park not far from here. They didn't use ropes or anything (I don't think it's even allowed to use here). One of the kids ended up drowning in a pond and the adults didn't even realise that they were missing a child until the police showed up to inform that he was dead (here the police always shows up in person and informs if somebody died). I have to say that I was surprised that they never noticed a missing child on their own. I mean I think they had like 2 hours or so to figure it out.
(ID #351444) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:35
I have not seen it before in my own eyes, whether it's in Hong Kong or in the UK, but I did remember a news article showing a housewife tying her two children's hands to her waist so they don't run away. Some people think it's not right to do so, but she claimed that she does so because she has no better ways to keep them in range on busy streets.
(ID #351435) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:19
Somehow I agree on that one. It's a poor solution, but it beats one alternative. The question is if there is another (and better) alternative.
(ID #351441) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:28
They're damn cute lead around like that. One memory I have of Asakusa was seeing Japanese kindergarteners, enough cuteness to make my head explode! So cute! ^^
(ID #351442) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:34
Pokemon master
I saw a whole class of preschoolers tied to one one leash. It was like watching some sort of caterpillar made of children.
(ID #351445) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:36
one of my younger cousins was always on a rope like this cause he would always take off whenever we went anywhere. It's not excessive in my opinion.
(ID #351455) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:51
maybe he wanted to get away from the rope whenever possible since he got used to it. However I get your point. I just fear for long term effects of being used to being tied up.
(ID #351457) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:53
ah, kawaii...but where are the matching yellow hats?
(ID #351480) Posted on 2008/10/30 10:23
Game Designer
lol, I've seen leashes on kids before. The moms usually do it to keep their crazy kids under control.
(ID #351492) Posted on 2008/10/30 10:30
Student, Fansubber, Freelance Web Forum Admin
Aww, that's a cute thing to see on the streets, and would definitely lighten up people's days. Here in the states, pre-school/kindergarten kids don't usually walk out in the public like that. When I was driving around the city, I noticed that a daycare center has their own beautifully painted buses, driving the kids around. The above picture reminded me of a picture of kids being in carts, being pushed by the care taker. xD
(ID #351511) Posted on 2008/10/30 10:41
Nope, nothing like that here, but that's a cute a good way to keep them safe ^_^
(ID #351519) Posted on 2008/10/30 10:49
Shirimasen.
Awwwww! =^-^= That's such a cute and heartwarming sight. I don't see very many little kids doing that. They're usually out in their own streets playing. When a car comes, they all run over to the sidewalk.
(ID #351554) Posted on 2008/10/30 11:37
hmm hotties teachers from the looks of it if you ask me.
(ID #351559) Posted on 2008/10/30 11:38
college student
no, they use cages and boxes ...*scary~~~~
(ID #351567) Posted on 2008/10/30 11:44
very cute. in the states they just put the kid on a leash and walk the kid like a dog...hahaha. now they have gps tracking for kids....
(ID #351572) Posted on 2008/10/30 11:47
here they just hold hands or walk alone behind each other.
(ID #351575) Posted on 2008/10/30 11:50
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
I think I'm having Deja vu, I think saw this post yesterday only to have it up and posted today. ^^; but to answer the question, nothing like that here, but children in a field trip usually have a large group of escort teachers herding them around like cattle. ^^; but I have to say this seems more effective. ^^
(ID #351599) Posted on 2008/10/30 12:04
.NET/Web Developer
reminds me of walking dogs but in this case your only walking the children. heheh. and no, we don't do that here :D
(ID #351731) Posted on 2008/10/30 14:18
Nope! It's even cuter here. There is a day care center / pre-school on the campus of the college I go to, and when I eat lunch outside I see the teachers and kids walking across campus from the classroom to the playground. There are teachers at the front and back of the line of kids, then a line of pairs of kids holding hands. It's so cute.
(ID #351757) Posted on 2008/10/30 14:52
I remember they did this at the elementary school I attended.
(ID #351762) Posted on 2008/10/30 14:56
Nop, I haven't seen any children being lead by a rope.. They do wear yellow reflector vests.
(ID #351824) Posted on 2008/10/30 15:52
Wow that's one way to keep the kids in line...closest thing to this was kids pairing up and holding hands and walking in a straight line...
(ID #351860) Posted on 2008/10/30 16:21
we either put em on a leash, or let em roam free...and i seriously mean a leash @.@
(ID #351893) Posted on 2008/10/30 16:46
Grocery Store Clerk
I see that from one day care
(ID #351900) Posted on 2008/10/30 16:51
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
That's very diffrent and cute ^^ Over here, they walk in a line while holding hands. I guess that's also pretty cute >.<
(ID #351901) Posted on 2008/10/30 16:51
High tech rope with handles, at least the kids wont get rope burn this way if teacher runs...
(ID #351934) Posted on 2008/10/30 17:27
I actually still remember when I was in preschool, we had a rope like that and would sing songs on our way to the park ^__^
(ID #351963) Posted on 2008/10/30 17:54
Over here they either walk in single file or they pair up and follow the teacher. I've seen a lot of those harnesses for children and some of them are dressed up so that it looks like a monkey is hugging your kid and your leading by the tail. But I still think that children shouldnt be put on a leash.
(ID #351998) Posted on 2008/10/30 18:31
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
that is so awesome Look at that kid with the blue shoes. Those are awesome shoes i bet they are velcro laces too That kid knows what's going on
(ID #352003) Posted on 2008/10/30 18:36
This is the first time I saw something like this...? I've seen "stop" signs in movies... but not this lol. MY doesn't have such things.. We have the zebra crossing tho. ^^;
(ID #352026) Posted on 2008/10/30 18:49
Back in kindergarten here, the boys and girls held hands and marched with the teacher. I'm not sure if I used to do that though; I used to stand behind everyone else. =P
(ID #352036) Posted on 2008/10/30 18:58
Employee
Whoa. I've never seen anything like it, but I do like it! It makes big trips with lots of nephews and nieces managable.
(ID #352041) Posted on 2008/10/30 19:02
Mechanical Engineering student
This scene is new for me. They look like prisoners tied up together with a chain LOL x_x
(ID #352231) Posted on 2008/10/30 23:12
I'm not sure if I've seen this before but I've seen children leashes before.
(ID #352233) Posted on 2008/10/30 23:12
And I know someone who did that to his restless 5 years old son... no... it's not a dog...
(ID #352318) Posted on 2008/10/31 00:37
Nope. We just had to walk in twos, holding our partner's hands.
(ID #352277) Posted on 2008/10/30 23:56
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Interesting... Kids here just walk as per normal...
(ID #352335) Posted on 2008/10/31 00:53
Bounty Hunter
The woman all leading them (to the right) looks Hispanic.
(ID #352361) Posted on 2008/10/31 01:14
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
That's so cute. Children here walk normally, with their parents leading them.
(ID #352416) Posted on 2008/10/31 01:52
Programmer Trainee
LOL. You won't see that here. Although my friend once said when she was young her mother put her on a leash so she won't go anywhere.
(ID #352438) Posted on 2008/10/31 02:05
Working Otaku mom
I've seen something like this where I grew up, I think it is so cute, and a good idea.:)
(ID #352644) Posted on 2008/10/31 05:00
High School Student
Oh yeah! They do that at my church, when I was little I believe I also held onto a rope. I sometimes see schools around here still do it. It's very cute. X3
(ID #352793) Posted on 2008/10/31 06:55
Near my working place there is a day care center that uses that everyday at about.... 9:30am. Sweet kids, they pass by this dinner and wave to the workers and I every so often. KAWAII DESHOU?
(ID #352943) Posted on 2008/10/31 09:52
I seen something like this around here where i live but I find it rather disturbing. The kid would be wearing something that makes him or her look like they are on a leash. I think they tried to make it look cute by taking the strap around the kid look a monkey but I don't find it cute at all. its more sickening. kids are not animals. here is a picture i found on google http://transitlibrarian.com/uploaded_images/monkeyleash-743513.jpg
(ID #353196) Posted on 2008/10/31 14:01
They make us stay in a straight line over here, but not connected by a rope or anything. Not sure about nowadays, but when I was little, everyone pretty much obeyed the rules and stayed in the line.
(ID #353347) Posted on 2008/10/31 16:35
student, vexillologist
The kids hold hands, while teachers and police escort the children. I just used to wait in line when I was little while waiting for my parents or the bus.
(ID #353377) Posted on 2008/10/31 16:53
What if that is actually a kidnapping scene °_°;;;
(ID #353549) Posted on 2008/10/31 20:00
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
Never seen anything like that before ;p Doesn't exist in Belgium, but it looks handy.
(ID #354331) Posted on 2008/11/01 10:37
Children tied to a rope? Never seen any!
(ID #354397) Posted on 2008/11/01 12:31
student
that one in the red is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!
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