Holding a 45+ lbs squirmy child is not as easy as you think it is. The father could need his arms for something, and they could be walking for a very long period of time. In theory, your idea is good but in reality it isn't practical.

I think the point in this photo is what parents do for theris kids, not if what they were doing was clever. BTW, the photo doesn-t tell me if the father was injuried on the righ arm, or if they were 2 or 50 minutes away from their destination. Just like (or don't) the picture, but don't try to see further ahead without more information.

Have you tried doing that and walk for more than 15 mins? Not to mention that if it's windy, like it is where I live, the kid would fly away with the umbrella.

Then you should try

Yes, you, Adam Miller, can definitely pick up that 50+ kid, all the gears and his own bag, and walk 15 mins. Unfortunately, alot of people are not as strong as you are.

Exactly what I was thinking...

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Do you really think that a father can't hold his child in one arm on the way to ( idk home, or to the bus stop)...You think he is that weak? A 40 something lbs child is not that heavy and yes I tried, not even once. In the picture you can see, there is no wind and if there is, when I was a child i walked in the windy/rainy weather with umbrella in my hands and im still here. :) But, maybe in your world is not working that way. Have a nice day everyone!