Would you let your child visit a friends house that has a pitbull?

Please dont blame the breed, any dog would have done that because that is what dogs do. It dosnt matter what the breed, any dog can become aggressive even just looking at kids. My brother has a Pit Bull and has had him for 6 yrs , yes he sometimes gets aggressive towards other dogs and to people he dosnt know(if they approach the house or car). He is beautiful with my kids and mates kids and my youngest is 11 yo. We realise that the breed is dangerous and we never leave the kids alone with him but iam the same with any large dog no matter what the breed is. I realise that you were scared and the poor lady with the dog., but the owner of the dog is 110% responsible for that attack ,that dog like all dogs should be in a secure back yard and expecially large breeds should also have voice command training. No dog should be out the front of a house thus eliminating that poor lady and you fear.

i understand that that was a scary situation. and totally understand why you wouldnt want your child to be around a pitbull. but dont judge all pits by the bad actions of one. especially when its the owners fault. a pitbull is a VERY strong dog. it NEEDs training. they should be kept in a yard with secure fencing and not just tied to a tree etc. many pits are strong enough to snap larger size chainlinks. and a regular leather/nylon type leash WONT hold them. all that is the owners responsibility and if they had been responsible owners this whole event would not have happened. i grew up with pits, my father breed them for show. every single one of them were sweethearts and wanted nothing more than to cover you with kisses and try to sit in your lap, but of course being their size and strength...you got knocked over often! but that was never a sign of aggression. if you are seriously worried about that pit getting off his leash wandering the street, then call the Humane Society. they will come to the neighbors house, inform them of the leashing laws and what they need to fix to be in compliance (fencing etc.)