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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Indian mom sparks debate after putting son on leash in New York's Times Square: ‘We're not ashamed'
An Indian mother living in Canada is speaking out after a video of her child wearing a leash in New York City stirred up conversation online. Shubhangi Jagota, a mother of two, recently posted a short clip showing her three-and-a-half-year-old son happily darting around Times Square while safely attached to his father via a child leash. Jagota defended her action, saying it was the most practical way to handle their son's endless energy during the family's NYC vacation. According to her, the leash gave her son the space to explore without the constant worry of him getting lost in the busy streets. 'He's 3.5 and we're not ashamed to say we put him on a leash,' she wrote. 'In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip.' According to her, the leash made the trip more fun for her son, who imagined he was in charge. 'He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning,' she added. To adjust to different environments, Jagota said they switched between a shorter leash in crowded areas and a longer one where it was safer to let him roam more freely. The approach, she noted, kept things enjoyable for her son while giving the parents some much-needed peace of mind. A post shared by Shubhangi Jagota (@katchmyparty) The video went viral and many netizens shared their opinions on it. An Instagram user wrote, 'That actually helps a lot. Handling kids outside is not easy. No matter what other says but this is the wisest decision.' Another user supported this and commented, 'We know our kids better than anyone else. And I for sure know my kid is naughty and always over excited! And I will do what I can, to keep him safe !! It's absolutely NONE of anybody's business!' A third individual added, 'I used to judge before I was a parent but now I get it.' A fourth person had a different opinion and wrote, 'Yeah cause educating your kid to stay with you and hold your hand is overrated now and nobody wants to actually do it.'
Mint
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Mint
Indian mother uses leash for toddler in New York, sparks debate online
A video of an Indian-origin mother using a child leash for her toddler during a family trip to New York City has gone viral, sparking mixed reactions across the internet. Shubhangi Jagota, who lives in Canada with her family, recently posted a clip on Instagram showing her 3.5-year-old son happily exploring Times Square while being safely tethered to his father. The child is seen running and jumping with excitement, seemingly enjoying the freedom within the leash's range. Addressing the wave of attention the video received, Ms Jagota shared that the decision to use a leash was intentional and practical. 'He's 3.5 and we're not ashamed to say we put him on a leash,' she wrote in the video's caption. 'In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip.' The mother of two explained that her toddler is highly energetic and prefers to roam freely. The leash, she said, struck the perfect balance between allowing her son to explore and ensuring he remained safe in a bustling, unfamiliar environment. 'Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that—without giving us a heart attack every five minutes,' she said. Adding a light-hearted twist, she revealed that her son had turned the whole experience into a game. 'The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning,' she joked. Ms Jagota also noted that they used two types of leashes: a short one in crowded spaces and a longer one in open areas, adapting the approach based on their surroundings. The video has reignited the ongoing online debate around the use of child leashes. While some parents defended the choice as a practical safety measure, others questioned the need for it, with opinions continuing to remain divided. A user wrote, 'Why do parents get shamed for doing this? For one, it's a great way to deter child snatchers, two it teaches them about sticking close whilst being independent ergo developing spacial awareness and, three, toddlers sometimes balance better in their own than when holding your hand so fall over less. That's just 3 pointers and I could really go on and on. Leasing kids is not a bad or shameful thing!' Another user wrote, "You shouldn't be ashamed this is child safety." "The first time I saw this in a new york museum on a kid , I kinda judged the parent and then 5 minutes later saw why the kid was leashed and silently admitted what a brilliant thing it is, so no shaming at all , you gotta do what you gotta do," the third user wrote. However, a section of the internet disagreed with the idea. A user wrote, "Yeah cause educating your kid to stay with you and hold your hand is overrated now and nobody wants to actually do it." Another user wrote, "Well guess should be ashamed! Teach kids to follow rules, but not this way. He is has that much understanding to hold hands and not he wants to run places, run after him, by putting him in a leash, you are just showing to him that your space/pace matters more. His curiosity is of no value to you." Ms Jagota's video has certainly opened up a fresh round of conversation around parenting in public spaces.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Indian woman defends strapping toddler to leash in US after video sparks debate
A video shared by an Indian-origin woman sparked debate online after it featured her 3.5-year-old son tied to a leash during a family holiday in New York Jagota, a Canada-based Indian, posted the clip on Instagram, where her toddler could be seen running and jumping around Times Square while safely tethered to his father with a child explained that the leash was not about control but about safety and freedom. She said her son loved exploring, and the leash helped them keep him safe in the busy streets of New York without restricting his 'He's 3.5 and we're not ashamed to say we put him on a leash. In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip. Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that—without giving us a heart attack every 5 minutes,' she said in her added, 'The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning.'Jagota said they used two types of leashes during their trip, a longer one for open spaces and a shorter one in crowded a look at the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shubhangi Jagota (@katchmyparty)The post divided the internet. Several users called it poor parenting. 'You should be ashamed. Teach your kid to follow rules, not put him on a leash. If he wants to run, run after him,' a user defended her decision. 'Handling toddlers in crowded places is not easy. This keeps them safe. It's the smartest thing to do,' one user parent shared their view: 'I've used a leash when travelling alone with a hyper child at an airport. It's about safety, not shame.'A few users added that parenting in today's world is about being practical. 'These little munchkins run faster than you think. Safety comes first,' a user debates continued, Shubhangi Jagota's message stayed clear; for her, it was never about shame but about giving her child the freedom to explore safely in a bustling city.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
08-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Indian Woman In New York Defends Using Leash On 3-Year-Old Son: "We Got Peace Of Mind"
An Indian mother of two has responded to online critics after a video of her child on a leash during a family trip to New York City gained attention. Shubhangi Jagota, an Indian woman based in Canada, shared a clip of her 3.5-year-old son joyfully running and jumping in Times Square, safely tethered to his father with a child leash. Ms Jagota explained that using a leash for her 3.5-year-old son was the best decision for their trip to New York City. The leash gave their energetic toddler the freedom to explore while keeping him safe from getting lost or wandering off. She added that it allowed him to have a hands-free adventure, while she and her husband had peace of mind. "He's 3.5 and we're not ashamed to say we put him on a leash. In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip. Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that—without giving us a heart attack every 5 minutes. He got to explore without holding hands every second. We got peace of mind knowing he wasn't getting lost or—let's be real—stolen," she explained in an Instagram video. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shubhangi Jagota (@katchmyparty) "The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning," she added. Ms Jagota further explained that she used two types of leashes for her son, a shorter one in crowded areas and a longer one in open spaces, to balance his freedom with safety. The video's comments were disabled, likely to avoid negative feedback. The debate around child leashes is polarised online, with both sides presenting valid arguments. While some parents value their practicality and safety, especially in crowded areas, experts suggest that leashes may feel like punishment to children, potentially causing resentment or anxiety about independent exploration. Psychologists like Jennifer Hartstein claim leashes reflect lazy parenting, substituting discipline and rule-setting with physical restraint.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Indian mom in New York City explains why she used leash on 3-year-old: 'We're not ashamed'
An Indian mother of two has addressed critics online after a video of her child wearing a leash during a family trip to New York City drew attention. Shubhangi Jagota, an Indian woman living in Canada, shared a clip of her 3.5-year-old son running and jumping around in Times Square, safely tethered to his father using a child leash. The Indian mom explained that the leash allowed their energetic toddler to explore the city while staying close.(Instagram/katchmyparty) "He's 3.5 and we're not ashamed to say we put him on a leash. In a city like New York, this was hands-down the best decision for our trip. Our little runner always wants his freedom, and this gave him just that without giving us a heart attack every 5 minutes," she wrote in the caption. Jagota explained that the leash allowed their energetic toddler to explore the city while staying close enough to be safe, without the stress of holding hands constantly or the fear of him wandering off. Take a look at the video here: "He got to explore without holding hands every second. We got peace of mind knowing he wasn't getting lost or—let's be real—stolen. The best part? He thought we were on the leash. He called himself the sheriff and us his captives. Honestly, everyone was winning," she added. The mom shared that she used two different types of leashes, a shorter one in crowded areas and a longer one in open spaces, to balance freedom with safety. Comments on the video were turned off, seemingly to avoid backlash. While safety harnesses are widely used in places like theme parks, airports, shopping malls, and festivals, the practice often draws criticism online, with some calling it 'inhumane' or 'lazy parenting.' However, parents of toddlers, especially those with more than one child, often defend the tool as a practical safety measure, particularly in unfamiliar or high-traffic environments.
