I've sometimes joked about the "Red Green Daycare", but I never thought....

[sana]

Its kind of funny, but, I hope they brought the kid down soon.

[Alysser]

I don't think it's cruel either. But it's not a very bright idea to post it on the internet for everyone to see either.

[happylabs]

I don't understand what is cruel or abusive about this? stupid? yeah lol cruel? I don't think so. it looks like they were very careful to make sure none of the tape was touching any exposed skin, the child looks like they are sitting just as they would in many of the back packs and front carriers parents wear them in and doesn't seem to be uncomfortable. What is the risk to the child? What is the abuse exactly? What about it is cruel? stupid, yes, not a bright idea, absolutely... but child abuse? I don't think so.

I don't think it's cruel either. But it's not a very bright idea to post it on the internet for everyone to see either.

Let's put it this way...have you ever tried to unstick anything that you have duct taped? It is not easy. What was the baby doing the whole time these idiots were doing this to the child?

It is very different than putting a child in a back pack or front carrier because you just slip the child into the carrier. It would take quite some time to tear off all of that duct tape and get a child that size to stay stuck to the wall.

I honestly cannot believe the mentality, or lack thereof, of parents these days.

[Lady's Human]

I work on machinery for a living, I have used duct tape for many applications. It would take no more than a couple minutes to do what is depicted.

It's easy to remove quickly. Looking at the way this was done, it looks as if they had a pouch set up on the wall. Four quick slices with a knife and the kids is free.

Much ado about nothing, and frankly, the child doesn't look upset at all.

[Alysser]

Actually, I've never had much trouble removing duct tape off anything. And as said, the baby doesnt look distressed or harmed in anyway. The parents at least made it just like those pouches. I'm not saying I would do it, heck I would never do it. It's stupid and it can get you into legal trouble if the wrong crowd sees it. It is a little distasteful but it truthfully can't be defined as cruel. I've seen much worse pictures on the Internet.

[pomtzu]

It appears that the point I was trying to make, went over everybody's head, with the exception of happylabs'.

I was only trying to say that this is a wrong message to be sending and posting on the web. And IMO - it does IMPLY cruelty/abuse. I presume that most folks here understand the meaning of IMPLY. No question in my mind that this particular child wasn't harmed, however, being that there are so many copycats out there, it could give them ideas, whether it be done as a "funny", or as punishment (or whatever).

And maybe I missed the concept of "Pet Talk" somewhere in my travels too. Do we really need to be posting things such as this on a pet forum?

[happylabs]

It appears that the point I was trying to make, went over everybody's head, with the exception of happylabs'.

I was only trying to say that this is a wrong message to be sending and posting on the web. And IMO - it does IMPLY cruelty/abuse. I presume that most folks here understand the meaning of IMPLY. No question in my mind that this particular child wasn't harmed, however, being that there are so many copycats out there, it could give them ideas, whether it be done as a "funny", or as punishment (or whatever).

And maybe I missed the concept of "Pet Talk" somewhere in my travels too. Do we really need to be posting things such as this on a pet forum?

Yes, sadly, your point was missed by most.

If you want to see something really scary, google "duct tape baby". There have been other parents who have done this sort of thing and been charged and jailed.

Since this involves duct tape and a baby, it probably belongs in a handyman forum or a parenting one.

[Sowa]

What your saying sorta makes me think of the same idea of kids watching violence on TV makes them violent. I think those kids would be violent regardless of TV, and same with anyone who sees this image. If they're going to be cruel to their child they'll do it regardless of things they see on the net. If it's not this, it's something else.

[Lady's Human]

If seeing that image posted on the web is going to make you do something, please, just surrender your children to the proper authorities or don't have them to begin with. For that matter, please try not to play with sharp knives, and don't turn your television to anything other than ......well, wait, even PBS shows suggestive content. Nevermind, just don't turn it on.

[pomtzu]

Well shut my mouth! So sorry to live in the land of reality. I'll remember in the future to not make waves here.

As Richard says:

DONE!
(almost)

[Lady's Human]

I honestly cannot believe the mentality, or lack thereof, of parents these days.

There's a difference.

Saying I believe this is abuse and shouldn't be posted is opinion.

Saying the above, which is questioning the parenting abilities and aptitude of those who found it amusing is bashing.

[happylabs]

There's a difference.

Saying I believe this is abuse and shouldn't be posted is opinion.

Saying the above, which is questioning the parenting abilities and aptitude of those who found it amusing is bashing.

I believe that statement of mine was directed towards the parents or caretakers of that child in the photo. However, if you want to take it out of context, that is your choice.

I stand by my opinion of the photo.

The end...

[Karen]

Hey, it's okay to disagree. After all, we all agree that our pets are important, and that's the one thing we all have in common. Everything else we can disagree about, as long as we remain civil!