The most important thing is that the children are safe.
How about those that felt the need to be nasty stop and think about how they can improve themselves as people before they decide to help others become perfect beings. Firstly they can work on becoming nicer humans by being kind to others.

People are such quick to judge. Considering the circumstances I understand this parent choses to use harnesses

We used to use harnesses back in the 70’s, it saved the kids running onto the road and getting squished. It also kept them from running around in front of people. They are not in them all day just when you go outside for a walk.

If that was me with 5 kids, all the same age, yes I would use a harness

It looks odd but what else can he do? It’s challenging enough to have my toddler walking in the same direction with me let alone 5

He definitely need extra pair of hand with so many children

Parenting is hard. No body is in his situation nor have they experienced these kids. May be required. Go dad, do what you need to do so your children don’t play in traffic

I have three kids and find that stressful at times when they all want to go in different directions in crowded places.
No one should be judging these parents and saying that if they can’t handle the kids then they shouldn’t have had them. Do not agree with that at all.

You gotta do what you gotta do! Have five on the loose would be crazy. Great option on a harness. Hold your head high and do you mate.

Looks like sensible, safe parenting to me.

I’m sure that if the kiddos didn’t like it they’d be screaming. This way they get to walk about but still stay safe. Good on him for thinking of his kids safety first and foremost.

Couldn’t imagine the stress of this family just walking down the road! Good on him! Whatever works!

I don’t see how he is doing something wrong. If he is taking 5 kids out on his own, that is the safest way to manage and control them all. Safety first.

I don’t see anything wrong with it. Better to be safe than sorry.

I think he is a very wise and caring man, there are so many children being abducted today and if these measures were taken, maybe it wouldn’t be so, I hope other parents follow what this man is doing, it could save lives and heartache.

Seriously good on this dad. Taking even one toddler out for the day by yourself can be challenging let alone 5. He’s found a way to be able to take them out and keep them safe. The people whinging have clearly never been in his situation so have no right to judge.

I wonder how many kids these negative people have? I couldn’t imagine going out and freaking out that one might run off to look at something.

This was something we all did once upon a time and were praised for keeping our children in check. There is nothing worse for parents, toddlers and car drivers than them to run off in different directions with some restraint to keep them safe. Good on you dad for using some common sense in your safety issue.

I would occasionally because my boy wonders off alot. There are less leash-looking ones out of there. I find I have to carry my son if I want to go somewhere more directly and not at a snail pace. Can’t imagine the challenge of having 5!

At least they aren’t in danger of being snatched or running in front of a car. Hard to look after so many kids.