To think there's bias against single family households?

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Does anyone else think this? For example: I cooked beefburgers earlier and needed baps for them but they only sell them in packs of 4. I have no need for 4 right now. It means I have been forced to open the packet only for 2 of them to go stale unless I use them before their staledate. Obviously for a family of 4, then this quantity would be fine without needing to think of this.

Also, things like rent: Does anyone think this is unequal, that 1 person has to pay the same amount of rent that a family of 4 would pay for?

I guess I am biased because I don't have any family like many on here will have, but it's always seemed unequal to me.

Also, things like rent: Does anyone think this is unequal, that 1 person has to pay the same amount of rent that a family of 4 would pay for?

Surely you don't need a property the same size as a family of four?

Bias?

Are you for real?

How silly

I thought you was going to actually have some good examples but these are just silly 🤦🏻

Freezer, smaller property?

You could say that about couples too though. They only need 2 baps but would need to buy 4.

Rent, well you're renting the property based on number of rooms, not family size. A family of 4 could live in a 2 bed, a couple with no kids could live in a 2 bed, a family of 6 could live in a 3 bed.

I don't really see your point 🤷🏼‍♀️

I'd freeze two 🤷🏻‍♀️

If you only need 2 out of 4 buns and can't use the others before they go stale, freeze them. It's really not a conspiracy against you.

I'm a single household, although both my adult dd's are still at home.

I have been a single parent and certain things are more difficult. But I don’t think life is biased against single parents or single income households.

You don’t rent a house per person. You rent a property, so while there’s more of an impact on a single household income, it’s not biased against single parents. Just like mortgages are based on, the value of the house. mortgages harder to get as a single household.

Breadcakes etc are sold based on the quantity people usually buy. Certain shops will have smaller packs some won’t. I am sure you can’t find use for breadcakes later.

It's definitely tougher as a single parent, but not for the reasons you state - the bread rolls is a red herring, there are loads of families of 3 or 5. We use the extra buns for breakfast or sandwiches the next day. And the rent thing is a bit bonkers - 4 people take up a lot more space than 2, you need a bigger home with more bedrooms.

However, there are plenty of genuine reasons why being a single parent is tougher. Managing on one salary, no-one to share the load of drop-offs, pick-ups and annual leave during the holidays or when your child is ill. Never getting a break unless you get someone to babysit.

You can freeze bread you know.

Some things I agree are set up for a family of four, but rent can't really be cheaper. There used to be more support for single wage families and I think there still should be as being a single parent is even tougher than regular parenting due to lower incomes.

What about a family of 5? They have to open a second packet of baps, with 3 going stale 🤣🤣

I raise you a bias against a family of five - by your theory they have to buy TWO packs of buns and watch 3 of them go stale. They also almost never quality for family tickets and have to buy an extra full price child ticket. I could go on

@CaroleFuckingBaskin sorry cross post

We're a family of three. Everyone has to fight for the last one.

I get the bunn thing, I was literally thinking yesterday I wish they made packs of 2 lol.

Same here.

That’s me Im a single parent to 4 and have to buy 2 of most things which is annoying but no I’m not being discriminated against 🤣😏

Your point is a bit misguided but other examples:

council tax- single person discount is 25% so you pay 75% but a couple would only pay 50% each.
holidays- it’s cheaper per person when you book 2 adults

Some places sell baps in packs of two anyway, Morrison's for example. I often buy their two pack of wholemeal rolls.

And what is "staledate"? Presume you mean best before date. They're often OK for a day or two after that, as long as you wrap them. They don't magically go stale when the clock ticks past midnight.

Wise up. Do you need the same size home as a family of 4? Do you need a car big enough for 4 people? Do you pay over the odds because you can only holiday in school hols, and need a bigger place, and have to pay ££ because you have more luggage?
yiu can buy naps in singles in MANY supermarkets, bakeries, shops if that’s really bothering you!

Having been a single parent I agree with your headline but not with your content. 4 baps means burgers tonight and sandwiches with the other two tomorrow?

holidays- it’s cheaper per person when you book 2 adults

That's because you can share a room. A single adult gets the room to themselves.

There are few cases where this is actually bias. Its economies of scale etc.

We are a family of four, my local shop sells buns in a pack of 6.

Oh man its so harsh on here sometimes. Its Sunday night, OP might be feeling the strain and have a wobble. Being single is hard OP, and relentless and expensive.