Parent and child parking spaces

[WeightyMama]

I’m aware I might get thrashed for this but here goes.

At what age child do you think you should stop using parent and child spaces? I went to the supermarket yesterday and there were no spaces left. I had to park quite far away with my baby so that I had somewhere with enough space to get everything sorted. On my way back to the spaces I noticed a woman getting back in the car with one child of about 12/23 years old. Child opened the back door, got in (no car seat), no issues.

AIBU to say that at that stage you should park in a normal spot and let others have the parking? I would understand if the child was heavy handed and might bash the door into a neighbouring car or something, but this child was far from that.

"I HATE it when I see (usually lone men) people without kids parking in those spaces. The worst are the flash sports cars that park there so they don't get scratched"

Lone women do it too... I have a nice flash sports car that I don't want getting scratched 🤷‍♀️ people should take more care when flinging open the door of their battered Zafira into the side of a Porsche 911 then people would be less inclined to use the more luxurious parking spaces. It isn't illegal.

I think when ... understanding not to fling the door wide open.
Could be at least up to 16 then.

I often think that there should be larger spaces in car parks which have a premium price attached to them (or are not free). It would be interesting to see if all the people who claim they need bigger spaces because of kids and/or big cars still needed them if they had to pay (extra) for them.

Given the fact that most people have a visceral dislike of paying for parking at all, somehow I doubt it.

@looptheloopinahulahoop

I often think that there should be larger spaces in car parks which have a premium price attached to them (or are not free). It would be interesting to see if all the people who claim they need bigger spaces because of kids and/or big cars still needed them if they had to pay (extra) for them.

Given the fact that most people have a visceral dislike of paying for parking at all, somehow I doubt it.

Your'e right, I wouldnt. If I cant get a P/C place I take up two normal spaces, again saves the doors being dinged by some unless idiot

@VeganVeal

..And then I make sure I park as close as possible to your doors just to spite you for your selfishness

@DdraigGoch

I think when ... understanding not to fling the door wide open. Could be at least up to 16 then.

Or you could just parent your kids and explain to them not to fling open their doors, and give consequences if it happens.

Just a thought

@BlahBlahBlahWah

"I HATE it when I see (usually lone men) people without kids parking in those spaces. The worst are the flash sports cars that park there so they don't get scratched"

Lone women do it too... I have a nice flash sports car that I don't want getting scratched 🤷‍♀️ people should take more care when flinging open the door of their battered Zafira into the side of a Porsche 911 then people would be less inclined to use the more luxurious parking spaces. It isn't illegal.

I could have saved myself the trouble of reading your post by looking at your username - both say exactly the same thing

@Ginuwine then why waste your time reading it and commenting then?

I think when there is no use if a pushchair then it’s the right time to stop using them spaces and free them up for people with 1 plus small children in pushchairs as they need more room. It’s just common sense and decency I’d have thought. When I take my 9 year old out who doesn’t use a pushchair or anything and can get in and out of the car fine unaided I never use a parent child spot even though I’m “entitled” to as I think there maybe people in greater need. There are hardly any parent child spaces in comparison to blue badge spaces which can be frustrating. Yes I’m aware I’m going to get stick for this. But I know of at least 5 people with blue badges that are perfectly cape able of walking from car park to shop and get in and out of their vehicle just fine no wheel chair etc... and by their own admission only use them as they are entitled to them. There is always so many blue bad spaces left in car park and no parent child. I think it should be equal amount for both. But there we are.

@TTCbaby

I think when there is no use if a pushchair then it’s the right time to stop using them spaces and free them up for people with 1 plus small children in pushchairs as they need more room. It’s just common sense and decency I’d have thought. When I take my 9 year old out who doesn’t use a pushchair or anything and can get in and out of the car fine unaided I never use a parent child spot even though I’m “entitled” to as I think there maybe people in greater need. There are hardly any parent child spaces in comparison to blue badge spaces which can be frustrating. Yes I’m aware I’m going to get stick for this. But I know of at least 5 people with blue badges that are perfectly cape able of walking from car park to shop and get in and out of their vehicle just fine no wheel chair etc... and by their own admission only use them as they are entitled to them. There is always so many blue bad spaces left in car park and no parent child. I think it should be equal amount for both. But there we are.

I assume you are being deliberately goady,my elevan year old son has a blue badge his mobility is just fine ,he does however have severe autism and learning disabilities,he can run as fast as the wind ,straight under a car ..... They don't give out blue badge for fun 🙄

Of course they use the blue badges because they are entitled to them. And they are entitled to them because they need them.

Most people need them yes. I have friends with autistic children that can use them but very often don’t they just take extra care with their children when out in car parks etc. I’m dyslexic that’s classed as a disability but I wouldn’t use a blue badge?

Well unless you have a rare kind of dyslexia that impacts your mobility then I fail to see why you would need a blue badge?

I think once a child can strap themselves in the car then you don't need a parent & child space. The extra room means I don't have to twist my back whilst leaning in to strap DD into her seat.

@TTCbaby

Most people need them yes. I have friends with autistic children that can use them but very often don’t they just take extra care with their children when out in car parks etc. I’m dyslexic that’s classed as a disability but I wouldn’t use a blue badge?

Well no.,I don't think you would get a blue badge for dyslexia unless it impairs your cognitive ability to such an extent that you are unsafe to be in a car park ,affects your mobility ,etc etc Autism is a huge spectrum,many people with autism won't need a blue badge,but some will ,my child is non verbal,zero awareness of danger , extremely challenging behaviour etc ,lots of people with autism don't present like that of course ,which is why blue badges are awarded on need not diagnosis.

Agreed there in regards to parent child spaces. Was so annoying when mine were in pushchairs and you see children without pushchairs using them. And no I don’t have a rare form
Of dyslexia but I know people with bipolar, depression etc they have a badge. Nothing wrong with their mobility.

There's nothing wrong with my child's physical mobility,either as I have explained in depth and you are choosing to ignore ,but he is still entitled to a blue badge 🙄
Parent and child spaces are absolutely not comparable with blue badges.

I think they're ok to use as long as the kids can get in and out of the car by themselves. After that it's not really needed.

TTCbaby you don’t get just how hard it is to get a blue badge do you? They are a battle to get and many people who do need one don’t get one