Parents can and will argue and squabble online about a variety of issues, but some have proven to be extremely controversial. You know what I’m talking about—those issues on which almost every parent has an opinion to some extent.

The thought of “leashing” your child—connecting a lead to a harness or their wrist to prevent them from running away, experiencing danger, or, God forbid, being kidnapped—has already sparked heated debate among parents.

Some believe it is equivalent to child abuse. Others find no issue with it, as long as the children involved are eventually safe.

The topic resurfaced when a stay-at-home parent from Los Banos, California, was chastised online after photos of her using a leash on her toddler during a grocery shop trip surfaced.

Alexis Solis, a former behavioral analysis therapist, reportedly released a video of herself and her daughter after their shopping trip. It soon grabbed popularity online, garnering over 12 million views and sparking heated debate in the comments section.

Solis, a mother of two girls, claims she utilizes social media to raise awareness about child endangerment.

In one of her TikTok videos, she can be seen asking her small daughter to extend her hand so she may attach a leash to it.

“I’m tired of the world being this way, but I’ll never get tired of protecting my girls,” she wrote beside the video.

“I don’t mind appearing like a crazy mom. I totally adore this thing as long as my kids are safe, and thanks to everyone.”

The video has already received almost 13 million views, and many people have taken to criticizing Alexis and questioning her parenting abilities.

“I hope they leash her when she’s 50,” one commenter said.

“I hate those,” said another.

Alex noted in a subsequent video that the leash is ideal for youngsters who are prone to running away.

According to the Daily Mail, she stated, “I used to work with children on the autism spectrum.” I don’t talk about it often, but I used to be an ABA therapist.

“Something that is common with autistic children is that they elope.” If you’re not familiar with the term “elopement,” it’s when a youngster wanders away or runs away from his or her parent or setting.

“This can be a very traumatic experience for both the child and the parent.” I know that having this technology while I was dealing with families would have made my life a lot easier.”

What are your thoughts on Alexis’ approach? Do you believe that using a leash is good for a child? Please share your ideas in the comments section.