What possible message could this send other than, "Don't be a dad."

drqxx · 2014-05-06T02:24:08+00:00

You can park there legally. I parked in one of those once. Some guy in an H2 get out and yells at me about his wife is pregnant etc etc. I laughed and said I am here to pick up my wife who is also pregnant. Fuckhead looked dumbfounded then drove away.

Fitzgeraldgrace · 2014-05-06T00:51:29+00:00

I though it was dispense area for discarded babies.

Exactly_what_I_think · 2014-05-06T00:54:45+00:00

They are not enforceable.

HalfysReddit · 2014-05-06T04:46:14+00:00

So I've never seen these myself, but my first thought is that clearly these are intended to be used by pregnant women?

ichlibejuice · 2014-05-06T05:48:35+00:00

"new mom" implies she just had a baby, which is for many women physically debilitating especially if she had a c-section. Men do not have physical problems associated with child birth, I see no problem with this.

SarcastiCock · 2014-05-06T00:43:04+00:00

When my kids were babies, I parked in those spaces anyway. Still wish they wouldn't do that.

Davidisontherun · 2014-05-06T06:51:40+00:00

Why the hell is that closer to the entrance than the disabled persons space?

awwwwyehmutherfurk · 2014-05-06T05:40:37+00:00

I thought it was referring to the bin and was like "ew, that's awful", made OPs title confusing. Had to read the comments becaus I have never seen, let alone heard of one of these before.

Vailen · 2014-05-06T06:57:49+00:00

The only way this image makes any proper sense to me is one of two things. Either:

1) This is some sort of sick joke regarding the trash bin.

2) This is a space reserved for pregnant women so they don't have to walk as far to the entrance. (Which, would be a kind and neat idea.)

If this sign is implying that it's for a mom which recently gave birth to a child, then no, this sign is dumb.

It's also not exactly a legal requirement that you obey this sign so pretty much I guess if you were a "new dad" you could park here... or even ignore the sign altogether.

IS44 · 2014-05-06T09:00:27+00:00

This just made me sad. Thanks, OP :P

jeeperscreepers523 · 2014-05-06T19:40:03+00:00

It sends the message that new moms, and not new dads, might have reasons why they can't walk far.

Note that it says "new *moms" not just "moms." With the exception of adoptive mothers, every new mom is recovering from a major medical event, either a c-section or a vaginal birth. For some women, this is an easy recovery. For others, it's not. Many have trouble walking long distances for weeks.

New dads do not have this problem.

-_Happy_- · 2014-05-06T06:59:07+00:00

Wow what about "new dad"

rbrockway · 2014-05-06T06:59:50+00:00

In my part of the world the equivalent signs indicate anyone with babies or very young children may use the parking spots. Mums (moms), dads, grand parents, etc. How stupid to presume who will have care of a child and put it on a sign.

just_an_ordinary_guy · 2014-05-06T10:25:18+00:00

The first thing I thought of was that it's kind of a hassle to tote around a kid, so it's a lot easier to park right by the door. If anything, it would be somewhat of a reinforcement of a gender role that the mother only takes care of the children. Regardless, a gender neutral word would be ideal.

philosoraptor1000 · 2014-05-06T10:27:39+00:00

The more I think about it, the more I don't see a big deal here. Yes, new dads are new parents as well, but lets face facts guys, we don't go through labor and delivery. We don't have to deal with the physical recovery afterwards. That might be the motivation behind the parking spot.

Snowdens_BTC_Wallet · 2014-05-06T11:22:21+00:00

Don't be male. Duh.

rawbface · 2014-05-06T12:42:23+00:00

I thought those spots were meant for pregnant women, not women with babies. Back pain, knee pain, swollen ankles - it makes sense. Holding a 10 lb little shit machine, though - park with everybody else.

2014-05-08T20:19:15+00:00

Malowski_ , you have a great day!

Malowski_ · 2014-05-08T19:43:02+00:00

Mia12, you are a whiny retard.

DesignRed · 2014-05-06T04:40:58+00:00

Is that in front of a store? I would actually be okay with this. With the amount of shit that parents have to take with them to go anywhere, it's understandable, as long as it's not enforceable with a tow or something ridiculous.

TRPACC · 2014-05-06T11:13:57+00:00

Possibly that new mothers can be driven by all sorts of people, that aren't fathers and that near 100% of the people that bring new children into hospital are new mothers.

cdela12345 · 2014-05-06T12:52:37+00:00

Eh, the mom typically has postpartum medical needs while the father doesn't. That's probably why.

intensely_human · 2014-05-06T15:21:39+00:00

I don't see how this sends the message "don't be a dad". All I see is "we value mothers".

Trotrot · 2014-05-07T10:14:42+00:00

Not a legal sign, therefore no reason to obey it. Same thing with those parking signs in restaruant lots that say "to-go / pickup customers only", no legal authority, no need to obey.

Futdashukup · 2014-05-06T08:20:37+00:00

Man up, ffs! Shit like this does us no favours.

SnowyGamer · 2014-05-06T02:16:20+00:00

If I were still in high school that sign would be stolen very quickly and used to slut shame.

Title	What possible message could this send other than, "Don't be a dad."
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Date	May 6, 2014 12:31 AM UTC (12 years ago)
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