disabled and parents parking

Indie_Kid

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

Actually, I do! I get sooooo embarrassed if he so much as whinges, I either go straight to the checkout or get Marley (if he's with me) to take the buggy outside. I don't see the point in continuing to try to shop with a shouting child, I'm too distracted to think straight about what I need.

I do wish others were like you - many parents I've encountered whilst shopping, do nothing when their brat runs into me.

sarahg1969

jblack wrote: »

In the 4 big stores in my area they have signs that clearly state they are for Blue Badge holders only, they make no mention of disability. I'm sure if I repeatedly used the spaces I'd soon be asked not to.

It doesn't matter what they say. They often say they will issue a penalty too, but that's also rubbish.

jblack_2

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

Actually, I do! I get sooooo embarrassed if he so much as whinges, I either go straight to the checkout or get Marley (if he's with me) to take the buggy outside. I don't see the point in continuing to try to shop with a shouting child, I'm too distracted to think straight about what I need.

We just open a pack of grapes or a drink and force feed him, keeps him quiet. We get a knowing nod at the till when they see we're buy half eaten food.

Velcro_Hotdog

I also find that parking further away from the store makes life easier. There is usually no one parked next to giving you much more room and less chance of those ruddy car park dings in the door. You can take your time loading the shopping and the kids and not have to hurry because someone wants your space. So for the sake of a 20 second walk across the tarmac I'm far less stressed out, win win really

jblack_2

sarahg1969 wrote: »

It doesn't matter what they say. They often say they will issue a penalty too, but that's also rubbish.

Guess where I parking when the P&C spaces are full next time.:D

kittiej

It's probably got more to do with money more than anything.

If parents had to park a long way from a store they might turn around and go somewhere else to shop and the supermarkets don't want this.

They want to encourage children to their stores as the 'i want it' factor is worth big bucks.

BLT_2

iamana1ias wrote: »

Why do you have to take your screaming brats to the supermarket anyway? Aren't we childfree people entitled to shop in peace without your spawn running riot?

You have to be kidding, this is the only time I actually get to observe the chavs screaming and beating their children around the head because their progeny are not enjoying the trip to the supermarket.

If you treated your pet like some of these parents treat their children the RSPCA would be on to you like a shot

BLT_2

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

Can I take my kid if he's not a screaming brat?

You can shop in peace - in Waitrose and M&S Food Stores. Parents of screaming brats can't afford to shop there

You still get screaming kids there, they are just better dressed screamers without football shirts and with more stylish hair cuts

Lube

Agreed and having a disability is not

Personnel I always park far end of car park so its less likely for numptys to hit our car with there doors

sh1305 wrote: »

What did parents do before P&C spaces? That's right, they parked in normal bays. I've never understood the point of them. Having a child is a lifestyle choice - I don't know of anyone who has asked to become disabled.

Becles

It's the extra space that is handy when you have babies and toddlers, rather than a need to be near the supermarket door.

An adult or older child getting in the car only has to open the door a small distance to be able to slide in.

You need to open the car door much wider if you have to lift a baby/toddler into a car seat, and then lean in yourself so you can strap them in and make sure they are secure.

I noticed in one of the Tesco stores I visit, that the P&C spaces are along the far end of the side wall of the supermarket, well away from the main doors and cash machine. It means you can usually get a space there, and it's safe for toddlers as you just walk along the side of the building to get to the main door. I would appreciate it if more supermarkets did it like this.