Do you use parent and child spaces without children?
Discussion
55palfers said:
When I take her shopping, I feel I am within my rights too use the Parent & Child slot. Why do they need to be so close to the shop?
You are within your right, you mother is with her child. You. Because sometimes, trying to get across a busy car park with a trolly, a toddler and a 4 year old who has had enough and is a not that clued up about how dangerous cars can be yet, it is easier and safer for a mother on here own to walk out of the shop down the pavement and get them all into the car than it is to traverse 4 rows of cars trying to park?
I don't understand the problem people have with parent/child parking spaces, whether you approve or not doesn't matter, the car park is owned by the supermarket and they're perfectly entitled to impose whatever rules they want. It's no different to my drive at home, it might be convenient for other people to park there but that's not their right, it's my drive and my rules.
If you don't like the supermarket's parking policy then take your business elsewhere, that's your choice.
If you don't like the supermarket's parking policy then take your business elsewhere, that's your choice.
Sump said:
Why did you take her to Wickes?
Because I needed a new door and locks after I left her in the house to cry when I went out the last time. This is because neighbours heard the baby crying called the police who forced their way into my house and took the child to social services. When I asked why I had left her alone I replied "I read on piston heads I must not take my child shopping as some members object to me forcing my brood on them , and it's hardly fair after I made the choice to have children".
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king arse!Guys, if I went to ASDA at midnight, and the car park was totally empty, I still wouldn't park in a mother and child or disabled bay.
Reason...............
Bet your bottom dollar a PH would be hiding in the bushes with his camera.
Joking, but TBH the only time I do park in mother and child space is when I nip in ASDA at 0530 when I am going into work. Apart from that my parking abilities are next to none.
Honest!
Reason...............
Bet your bottom dollar a PH would be hiding in the bushes with his camera.
Joking, but TBH the only time I do park in mother and child space is when I nip in ASDA at 0530 when I am going into work. Apart from that my parking abilities are next to none.
Honest!
RYH64E said:
I don't understand the problem people have with parent/child parking spaces, whether you approve or not doesn't matter, the car park is owned by the supermarket and they're perfectly entitled to impose whatever rules they want. It's no different to my drive at home, it might be convenient for other people to park there but that's not their right, it's my drive and my rules.
If you don't like the supermarket's parking policy then take your business elsewhere, that's your choice.
I don't but there are some pretty strange folk on here with some odd ideas.If you don't like the supermarket's parking policy then take your business elsewhere, that's your choice.
1) why are primary school children not walking to school alone even at the age of 4! Even miles and miles.
2)Why do parents feel the need to take children to supermarkets, diy stores or anywhere really they should be seen and not heard.
3)when driving a people carrier you must not overtake and like a tractor you must pull over when traffic builds up behind so non breeders may drive faster than you. Anything else will be viewed as the male driver feeling emasculated.
4) anyone with children must be lazy as they want parent and child bays.
5)never had a child or fitted a car seat in a modern carpark but p&c bays are money making simples.
6)Mpv drivers take no pride in their cars and will damaged your car with their doors if you park within 10 metres roof their family bus.
7) if you want a hot hatch it has to be a clip cup model or ctr ep3 anything else just isn't pistionhead.
55palfers said:
My dear 88 year old mother is rather frail and poor on her feet and uses a walker but does not have a Blue Badge for parking is the disabled spaces.
When I take her shopping, I feel I am within my rights too use the Parent & Child slot. Why do they need to be so close to the shop?
Get her a blue badge.When I take her shopping, I feel I am within my rights too use the Parent & Child slot. Why do they need to be so close to the shop?
It's for children's safety so,they don't have to navigate the a carpark. It makes no sense she is frail you don't park in disable bays in council car parks no.
Your in breach of the terms of conditions but it's rare any supermarket will take action. You are at risk of vehicle damage and verbal attack. I just don't risk it these days.
Dark rainy night parked in a very washed out and faded disabled bay at a harvester with a people bus. It's was single bay not in the main row not at the front of the carpark with the other disabled bays. After I parked I realised it might be a disable bay thought nothing of it. Came back someone had keyed the hell out of the side of the bus. Not worth the hassle.
I have also returned to my car in p and c to get a list or,dumy and been set upon by angry bystanders who,think,I am not with my kids.
Two pensioners got in a row and one died over a row about disabled parking bays.
Edited by jbsportstech on Tuesday 15th July 22:30
Edited by jbsportstech on Tuesday 15th July 22:33
jbsportstech said:
I don't but there are some pretty strange folk on here with some odd ideas.
1) why are primary school children not walking to school alone even at the age of 4! Even miles and miles.
Why indeed the little fat f1) why are primary school children not walking to school alone even at the age of 4! Even miles and miles.
kers. As kids in the 60's a car was a luxury, which my parents and many others couldn't afford.Our school was a good 2 mile walk. One weekend me and my pal decided to walk from home to Waterloo Bridge and back, a round trip of 16 miles, and we enjoyed it.
Vipers said:
Why indeed the little fat fkers. As kids in the 60's a car was a luxury, which my parents and many others couldn't afford.
Our school was a good 2 mile walk. One weekend me and my pal decided to walk from home to Waterloo Bridge and back, a round trip of 16 miles, and we enjoyed it.
Whether I wanted to or not 4-8 year olds are not allowed these days. only year 5 upwards at my daughters primary school are allowed to walk to and from school if you fill out raft forms.kers. As kids in the 60's a car was a luxury, which my parents and many others couldn't afford.Our school was a good 2 mile walk. One weekend me and my pal decided to walk from home to Waterloo Bridge and back, a round trip of 16 miles, and we enjoyed it.
My 5 and 6 year olds are only,let out of class when collected by an adult. It's not the done thing it's 2014 not the swinging 60s.
Impasse said:
It's not really an age thing, it's how much help they might need in getting strapped in safely and the requirement for the door to be opened fully while this is going on. From a tiny babe in arms, through to a toddler who can scramble up to their seat themselves - they all need the car door to opened fully to get them ready for a drive.
Once all the kids on board can sort out their own seat restraints, the parent/child parking spaces aren't really needed.
How did mums cope when cars parks didn't have these spaces?! I'm honestly flabbergasted!Once all the kids on board can sort out their own seat restraints, the parent/child parking spaces aren't really needed.
jimbop1 said:
How did mums cope when cars parks didn't have these spaces?! I'm honestly flabbergasted!
Couple of suggestions.1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
Vipers said:
Couple of suggestions.
1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
You also didn't have car seats and infant carriers you just chucked them on the back seat.1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
Vipers said:
jimbop1 said:
How did mums cope when cars parks didn't have these spaces?! I'm honestly flabbergasted!
Couple of suggestions.1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
2. Wrong. Some cars where wider.
3. Can't comment.. I've never measured them.
4. Super markets have been here quite a good few years now. Parent (mother) and child spaces are very recent. So I'm going to say wrong again.
I really wouldn't say this country has progressed in the last few years.
Couple is two BTW.
Edited by jimbop1 on Wednesday 16th July 00:08
jimbop1 said:
Vipers said:
jimbop1 said:
How did mums cope when cars parks didn't have these spaces?! I'm honestly flabbergasted!
Couple of suggestions.1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
2. Wrong. Some cars where wider.
3. Can't comment.. I've never measured them.
4. Super markets have been here quite a good few years now. Parent (mother) and child spaces are very recent. So I'm going to say wrong again.
I really wouldn't say this country has progressed in the last few years.
Edited by jimbop1 on Wednesday 16th July 00:08
OwenK said:
Clearly it didn't occur to supermarkets to provide P&C spaces until relatively recently. But I bet parents way back then would have been just as appreciative of them as they are now. How did people ever manage without a car to get to the shops? Maybe next time you shouldn't drive.
I won't. I'll walk and call everyone who drives past me a tt 
jimbop1 said:
Vipers said:
jimbop1 said:
How did mums cope when cars parks didn't have these spaces?! I'm honestly flabbergasted!
Couple of suggestions.1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
jmorgan said:
When I were a nipper the car was to get to work for the dad. One car in the family was often not the norm, two and your folks were millionaires. We walked to the local shop...... ah.......
And there was no internet, penicillin or Kardashians.You had to get up in the morning at ten o'clock at night half an hour before you went to bed, drink a cup of sulphuric acid, work twenty-nine hours a day down mill, and pay mill owner for permission to come to work, and when you got home, your Dad and your mother would kill you and dance about on your graves singing Hallelujah.
Everyone having 2 cars these days is called progress and should be celebrated.
And frankly the fact we aren't being overcharged for crappy out-of-date Happy Shopper products but instead have access to fresh fruit and veg from global suppliers year-round while paying rock bottom prices should also be celebrated.
jimbop1 said:
Vipers said:
jimbop1 said:
How did mums cope when cars parks didn't have these spaces?! I'm honestly flabbergasted!
Couple of suggestions.1. Mums didn't have cars.
2. Cars wernt as wide as they are now.
3. Car spaces were probably wider.
4. We didn't have supermarkets.
Fortunately we have progressed, except the tards who decide the width of car spaces.
2. Wrong. Some cars where wider.
3. Can't comment.. I've never measured them.
4. Super markets have been here quite a good few years now. Parent (mother) and child spaces are very recent. So I'm going to say wrong again.
I really wouldn't say this country has progressed in the last few years.
Couple is two BTW.
Edited by jimbop1 on Wednesday 16th July 00:08
. I have photoes of my street with perhaps 4 or 5 cars in. Mind if your mum is late 50's I am a tad older. So there.When did supermarkets come I wonder, can't recall any in Thornton Heath/Croydon when I were a lad?
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