Bill Belew has raised 2 bi-cultural kids, now 34 and 30. And he and his wife are now parenting a 3rd, Mia, who is 8.

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Leashing Your Baby

We see this sometimes at Disney Land. And at the park.

Mommies and daddies put their babies on a leash. Other people do it to their dogs.

A leash allows the children to run loose a bit without getting lost or completely separated from their parents when they are in a big crowd.

A leash also allows owners to keep their dogs from doing their business in places they shouldn’t.

A leash allows parents to treat their children like dogs.

A leash also allows owners to treat their dogs like humans.

I think I know now why dog owners treat their animals like people. Especially here in California.

It’s because some people treat their children like animals.

And now nobody can tell the difference.

The humane society is all about treating doggies like real people. That is until you tie a rope around their neck and take them outside to poop in somebody’s yard. Then home to give them dried biscuits.

“I’d like a happy meal.”

“What kind of toy would your little boy like?”

“Huh? The happy meal is for me. For him? Do you have any leftovers in the back? He’s not picky.”

Does this mommy need a time out?

Read about other parents who might need a time out.

Here they are:

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Red Check Child Leash

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Shopping for Baby

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Computer Accessories – Baby Mouse

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Ice Cream and Caffeine Fix

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Babysitting with Duct Tape

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | How to Give a Tattoo

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | Baby is not a Laptop Desk

When do Parents Need a Time Out? | How to Hold a Gun

Talk to Bill and others about their experiences raising bi-cultural Japanese-American kids.