How do I get my toddler to hold hands with me in the street? Firstly he won't take my hand and if I insist on holding it flings himself to the floor, regardless of puddles. Then if he does deign to hold my hand then the same happens if I happen to want to go in a different direction to him. He goes down on his knees then flings himself backwards and I'm quite worried he'll hurt himself. He is 15 months.
Should I a) persevere and just take lots of changes of clothes b) use reigns to try and prevent him hitting the deck in the first place c) give up and use the buggy d) tell him off and carry him when he does it whilst explaining he is being carried as he wasn't behaving or e) another idea that I haven't thought of!