So I'm new to this parenting thing, do I have to get a minivan/suv? (breast milk, daughter)
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Anyone ever heard of the term "SPCD"? It stands for "Small penis compensation device"? It usually comes in the form of a monster truck, muscle car without a muffler or an extra loud motorcycles. Maybe, just maybe, a man driving a minivan has what would be known as "LPCD". Just something to ponder.
I think the people who think minivans are not 'manly' enough are kind of stupid, but I also think people who perpetuate this stupid "your car represents your lack of penis" mentality are kinda the same.
And I'm a woman. I think people should drive whatever they want. A manly man doesn't care if his car is a minivan or a Hummer. He drives what he likes without worrying about the idiots making fun of him for his minivan or the idiots telling him he is compensating for penis size by driving a Hummer.
Frankly, I think minivans are great, but they are so butt-ugly, I could never get one. Because the aesthetics of a car matter to me almost as much as function does. It could be the fastest car in the world (and I totally get off on speed), but if it's butt ugly, forget it. Same with mileage, utility, price, etc.
A man who is secure in himself is not going to give a flying flip that another man (or woman) thinks it isn't manly. Give me a man who pops his kids into a van to take them to the library or the aquarium or to school because he's involved in their lives over the guy who is strutting through town behind the wheel of his over-sized, gas-guzzling, huge-payment, parking-space-hogging, view-blocking, jumbo SUV any time.
Yep. Love me a Man in a Van with a bunch of kids whooping and hollering on their way to a ball game. Dead sexy.
Once you have actual experience moving kids and their stuff around on a 24-hour-a-day basis, you understand that not all "large vehicles" are suitable for hauling kids. Many sporty SUVs have less interior room, less head room and even less cargo room than other types.
The more kids you have, the more vehicle you will need. The large baby stuff only comes into play until they are about 2, and then they start to need less and less equipment and can operate seat belts/buckles more easily on their own. If you have one child, you may get by with a large sedan or small crossover like the Outback. There are little differences in the types. I have twins, and I found it more difficult to bend over and constantly buckle them in and out of a sedan, with its lower profile and smaller doors. Minivans are good for that kind of access.
When you have 3 or more, a minivan or a large SUV like a Yukon XL or Suburban will work. If your kids play sports like football or hockey or do martial arts or play a band instrument, they may have large bags of equipment that have to fit in a large rear cargo area that comes with these vehicles.
As they get into school age, you may find yourself carpooling often, with books and equipment. If you carry 3 or more kids, you will need a larger vehicle.
Its responsible for you to get a bigger vehicle. at your age its reckless to be driving around in 2 seat top dropped roadsters, that's for 20 year old's who want to party and interact with drugs and alcohol.
You have a responsibility as a parent to provide your children a safe environment. for example on road trips a mini-van pertaining suitable damage protection in a vehicle collision and enough room for proper children seats to fasten and buckle.
Studys have been shown from the university Of California: development and crash test research experts have proven that "having a mini van decreases chance of injury or death to your infant or toddler by 93%"
I am a Father of 3 kids and I have put aside my reckless behavior long ago in my 20's and decided to become a responsible adult and trade in my Mazda Miata/motorcycle for a 2007 Kia Sedona mini-van.
Believe me its the best thing I have ever done. Yes its good too feel young again but please don't endanger your children in small compact vehicles. Especially if you plan to have more children along the way.
Keep it safe and congratulations on being a first time father its a great experience!
Best Regards
-Dr. Macintyre
Last edited by JustJulia; 08-28-2012 at 05:31 AM..
A man who is secure in himself is not going to give a flying flip that another man (or woman) thinks it isn't manly. Give me a man who pops his kids into a van to take them to the library or the aquarium or to school because he's involved in their lives over the guy who is strutting through town behind the wheel of his over-sized, gas-guzzling, huge-payment, parking-space-hogging, view-blocking, jumbo SUV any time.
Yep. Love me a Man in a Van with a bunch of kids whooping and hollering on their way to a ball game. Dead sexy.
Its responsible for you to get a bigger vehicle. at your age its reckless to be driving around in 2 seat top dropped roadsters, that's for 20 year old's who want to party and interact with drugs and alcohol.
I think the people who think minivans are not 'manly' enough are kind of stupid, but I also think people who perpetuate this stupid "your car represents your lack of penis" mentality are kinda the same.
And I'm a woman. I think people should drive whatever they want. A manly man doesn't care if his car is a minivan or a Hummer. He drives what he likes without worrying about the idiots making fun of him for his minivan or the idiots telling him he is compensating for penis size by driving a Hummer.
Frankly, I think minivans are great, but they are so butt-ugly, I could never get one. Because the aesthetics of a car matter to me almost as much as function does. It could be the fastest car in the world (and I totally get off on speed), but if it's butt ugly, forget it. Same with mileage, utility, price, etc.
I know I have a dry sense of humor but I thought it was pretty obvious that I was joking about the SPCD and the LPCD. Guess not, huh?
A man who is secure in himself is not going to give a flying flip that another man (or woman) thinks it isn't manly. Give me a man who pops his kids into a van to take them to the library or the aquarium or to school because he's involved in their lives over the guy who is strutting through town behind the wheel of his over-sized, gas-guzzling, huge-payment, parking-space-hogging, view-blocking, jumbo SUV any time.
Yep. Love me a Man in a Van with a bunch of kids whooping and hollering on their way to a ball game. Dead sexy.
I think the people who think minivans are not 'manly' enough are kind of stupid, but I also think people who perpetuate this stupid "your car represents your lack of penis" mentality are kinda the same.
And I'm a woman. I think people should drive whatever they want. A manly man doesn't care if his car is a minivan or a Hummer. He drives what he likes without worrying about the idiots making fun of him for his minivan or the idiots telling him he is compensating for penis size by driving a Hummer.
Frankly, I think minivans are great, but they are so butt-ugly, I could never get one. Because the aesthetics of a car matter to me almost as much as function does. It could be the fastest car in the world (and I totally get off on speed), but if it's butt ugly, forget it. Same with mileage, utility, price, etc.
I do too. But I also used to joke around when DH and I were first dating and he was carless. I said that was why he didn't even need a car.
Nothing like turning in a Shelby Mustang, for a Mini-van....You know your life has changed.
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Just something to ponder.
