{"id":5018,"date":"2026-04-01T11:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/?p=5018"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:55:51","slug":"dad-gets-massively-shamed-for-putting-leashes-on-his-5-year-old-quintuplets1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starnews1.online\/?p=5018","title":{"rendered":"Dad gets massively shamed for putting leashes on his 5-year-old quintuplets1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Parenting in today\u2019s world can be quite a challenge. Young parents not only have to deal with feedback from family but also face unsolicited comments from strangers online regarding their parenting choices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p>Jordan Driskell is a young dad to five quintuplets, all of whom are 5 years old. As you can imagine, caring for five children of the same age can be incredibly demanding. This is especially true at the age of 5, when children are naturally curious and eager to explore.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfZRdjfLL-3\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fhappiness-life.org&amp;rp=%2Fdad-gets-massively-shamed-for-putting-leashes-on-his-5-year-old-quintuplets%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVEFCdUt6TzY4V2lrdW9oRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR44RAiBKju-ubYjNrAHym6KwYeuw#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5702.20000000298%2C%22ls%22%3A3180.7000000029802%2C%22le%22%3A5694.60000000149%7D\" height=\"870\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Jordan Driskell, a 31-year-old father, came up with a creative way to tackle his challenge. He purchased child leashes to help manage his energetic little ones when they are out in public together.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Driskell relied on a 6-seat stroller for his large family. However, that quickly became exhausting as the kids would get restless while sitting in it. Additionally, the stroller was quite cumbersome to transport anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>This approach allows the little ones to roam and discover their environment when the family is out, all while ensuring their dad can keep an eye on them and maintain control, thus keeping them safe!<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdUDaHOLAoV\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fhappiness-life.org&amp;rp=%2Fdad-gets-massively-shamed-for-putting-leashes-on-his-5-year-old-quintuplets%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVEFCdUt6TzY4V2lrdW9oRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR44RAiBKju-ubYjNrAHym6KwYeuw#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A5703.900000002235%2C%22ls%22%3A3180.7000000029802%2C%22le%22%3A5694.60000000149%7D\" height=\"697\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Driskell shared a video showcasing the family\u2019s trip to the aquarium, which sparked significant backlash aimed at the parents. The footage of the children on leashes quickly went viral, amassing over 3 million views. Many viewers expressed their disapproval, stating that children are not animals and therefore should not be restrained with leashes.<\/p>\n<p>Some people remarked, \u201cIf you can\u2019t handle the stress, maybe you shouldn\u2019t have so many kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Others provided criticism disguised as suggestions, saying, \u201cWhy not just train your children properly? Talk to them about the dangers of running away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ccgj40yLIiG\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fhappiness-life.org&amp;rp=%2Fdad-gets-massively-shamed-for-putting-leashes-on-his-5-year-old-quintuplets%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVEFCdUt6TzY4V2lrdW9oRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR44RAiBKju-ubYjNrAHym6KwYeuw#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A5704.70000000298%2C%22ls%22%3A3180.7000000029802%2C%22le%22%3A5694.60000000149%7D\" height=\"870\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a specialist in parenting and adolescent development, holds a different view. She believes that using a leash won\u2019t make your child feel like an animal. If the only alternative to a leash is staying home, then naturally, the leash is a far better choice!<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Gilboa mentioned that a leash can be an excellent tool for younger or neuro-diverse children to help manage their behavior in public settings. However, she also pointed out that if a neurotypical child is still using a leash by the ages of eight or nine, and hasn\u2019t developed their listening skills, that could be concerning.<\/p>\n<p>At that stage, parents should be capable of communicating effectively with their children verbally, rather than depending on tools like leashes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-3\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CgvRbCjOwZs\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fhappiness-life.org&amp;rp=%2Fdad-gets-massively-shamed-for-putting-leashes-on-his-5-year-old-quintuplets%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVEFCdUt6TzY4V2lrdW9oRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR44RAiBKju-ubYjNrAHym6KwYeuw#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A8775.10000000149%2C%22ls%22%3A3180.7000000029802%2C%22le%22%3A5694.60000000149%7D\" height=\"986\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parents ought to have the liberty to raise their children as they see fit, free from unwarranted criticism from society.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your thoughts on children being on leashes in public? We\u2019d love to hear from you in the comments below. Don\u2019t forget to share this article with your friends and family to see what they think too!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parenting in today\u2019s world can be quite a challenge. 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