Parking next to car while someone is loading kids

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was just out at a shopping center with our youngest, who is a baby. I was loading her back into the car when someone decided they wanted to park in the empty spot next to us. I already had the door open and you could clearly see the stroller parked near the trunk. This lady seemed intent on parking in the spot so I folded in my door enough to let her pull in, then we back to loading. Next thing I know, she's honking angrily at me. She wants to straighten out her car more? I wouldn't mind but she had such a nasty look on her face. She's the one that parked there!

Needed to vent...

oh boy.....listen OP - no one made you the Queen of Parking Spaces just because you have young children. I understand why you're annoyed, but you really have no leg to stand on with this one.

OP is loading her child in the car, moves her door to make room for a car, and gets honked at. And you say that she's wrong? What did she do wrong?

[Anonymous]

I've been in parking lots, loading and unloading my preschooler and baby, with plenty of open spaces around, and had people park next to me, too. Downright bizarre.

[Anonymous]

I remember being a first time parent and thinking that the world revolved around me. OP, you'll get over it soon and people like you (are now) will be annoying.

The other person had every right to that parking spot. For you to think that she should've chosen another spot is idiotic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been in parking lots, loading and unloading my preschooler and baby, with plenty of open spaces around, and had people park next to me, too. Downright bizarre.

Why is that bizarre? Do you really think anyone besides you gives a rats ass about your kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I remember being a first time parent and thinking that the world revolved around me. OP, you'll get over it soon and people like you (are now) will be annoying.

The other person had every right to that parking spot. For you to think that she should've chosen another spot is idiotic.

Did she have a right to honk? That's the distinction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I remember being a first time parent and thinking that the world revolved around me. OP, you'll get over it soon and people like you (are now) will be annoying.

The other person had every right to that parking spot. For you to think that she should've chosen another spot is idiotic.

Did she have a right to honk? That's the distinction.

I would assume that she was honking to let her know to get safely out of the way. However, when you're feeling entitled because you have a baby, everything seems annoying and aggressive.

[Anonymous]

Children under a certain age have to be strapped into a car seat. You're all acting like this is optional.

[Anonymous]

Depends on where you are. In a big box suburban parking lot, that person is a jackass. If it's a crowded urban area parking garage (e.g., Trader Joes) there are often no other spots. In those cases, don't dilly-dally with your kids. If they are being difficult, you lifting them, strap them in, and let them cry it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I remember being a first time parent and thinking that the world revolved around me. OP, you'll get over it soon and people like you (are now) will be annoying.

The other person had every right to that parking spot. For you to think that she should've chosen another spot is idiotic.

Did she have a right to honk? That's the distinction.

I would assume that she was honking to let her know to get safely out of the way. However, when you're feeling entitled because you have a baby, everything seems annoying and aggressive.

Oh please. The honking was rude and uncalled for. There is no polite reason to honk at the car parked next to you, not to let them know to get safely out of the way or to vent your own anger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been in parking lots, loading and unloading my preschooler and baby, with plenty of open spaces around, and had people park next to me, too. Downright bizarre.

Why is that bizarre? Do you really think anyone besides you gives a rats ass about your kids?

Let me break it down for you.

You're a driver in a parking lot with a number of open spaces. You see a car. Both rear doors are open. There is a woman standing next to the car with a shopping cart. In the cart are a purse, a diaper bag, shopping bags, and two little kids. You, the driver, make the choice to hover in the lane next to this car while waiting for all of these things to be loaded into the car you plan to park next to, rather than choosing from any of the dozens of alternate open spaces.

That is bizarre.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I remember being a first time parent and thinking that the world revolved around me. OP, you'll get over it soon and people like you (are now) will be annoying.

The other person had every right to that parking spot. For you to think that she should've chosen another spot is idiotic.

Did she have a right to honk? That's the distinction.

I would assume that she was honking to let her know to get safely out of the way. However, when you're feeling entitled because you have a baby, everything seems annoying and aggressive.

Does she have eyes? Can she see the person is strapping a baby into a car seat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone is entitled to a few minutes to get their car loaded up. Wait patiently if you want that spot so bad. Youre fine OP

+1

Some people are fast, some are slow. Some have kids, some don't. That's life.

+1

If there are other spots, I avoid parking next to spots where where people (young, old and in between) are loading or unloading. If not, I wait. Either way, it's just not that big of a deal but don't honk when you are 3 feet from someone's face just because you want them to hurry up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I remember being a first time parent and thinking that the world revolved around me. OP, you'll get over it soon and people like you (are now) will be annoying.

The other person had every right to that parking spot. For you to think that she should've chosen another spot is idiotic.

Did she have a right to honk? That's the distinction.

I would assume that she was honking to let her know to get safely out of the way. However, when you're feeling entitled because you have a baby, everything seems annoying and aggressive.

I truly hope you can develop some social skills and baseline manners. They will help you immensely in life. As well as seeking treatment for your mental illness.

[Anonymous]

I ignore people like that and I don't rush myself at all on their behalf. I don't go any slower either. I shop at off hours intentionally to avoid the rush and crowds so there are always plenty of other spaces. If they are still insistent on parking next to me when other spaces abound, it's because they are looking to be annoyed. Not my problem.

[Anonymous]

After living in a city full of passive aggressive douchebags (Thanks Portland!) who will do anything to try to be as annoying as possible, I have learned to just utterly tune out annoying people. It doesnt bother me anymore.

Now if there are spaces around, I've got my doors open and loading ANYTHING into my car, and someone decides to come and be impatient- well, that's fine, she can navigate around me. I would totally ignore her and if she honked not even give her a second glance- or tell her to find another space or wait.

Not my problem. Lots of people want to impose on others- it's like a drug for them. Your minding your business, getting your stuff loaded- and for them they get a secret little thrill out of rushing you. I just refuse to engage. They can either wait or they can find somewhere else. Not my problem!