Originally Posted By Disneymom443 My DH and I decided to not take our stroller for our son he'll be 3 when we go. Mostly because we walk 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week. Yes he does too, and when we go it will be guring the Hoildays. I didn't want to be one of the people that run into other with my stroller.
Originally Posted By danyoung >And yes the comment was made that children are too lazy and shouldn't have to use strollers. No the statement wasn't made that parents are bad but the implication was there.< It's my firm belief, from what I've seen over the years, that the above statement is usually correct. You have a special situation with your daughter's health, so this would in no way apply to you. It's the same thing as the rare case of a fat guy who really does have a glandular problem, and isn't huge cuz he can't keep away from the cheetos. He's going to get stared at the same way all the other fat guys get stared at, whether it's really his fault or not. Too bad we have to paint all folks with the same brush, but that's human nature.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer Danyoung you are the first one to actually get my point -- I just don't want or like to have my daughter pointed out and laughed at. If everyone would just mind their own business, answer the initial question without jumping to question why, I wouldn't have got myself worked up. But you can't imagine how upsetting it is for an active little girl to have people stare at her like she's from another planet because she is sitting in a stroller. The big problem with her I assume, is that she looks healthy and acts healthy. JRA isn't visible from the outside so people just assume she is lazy and I let her be that way.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip << I guess this is a sensitive issue for me as my daughter would love to not be in the stroller or wheelchair as was suggested but we have no choice >> It was not terribly clear in your initial post that your daughter suffered a medical problem. I had no idea what JRA was until I googled it just now. My sister has severe Rheumatoid Arthritis which started in her late 20's so I have a good idea of what your daughter is going through. I don't think anyone questions the use of strollers or wheelchairs when there is a medical problem. Our responses have been geared to people with healthy kids, and I don't think the posts have been out of line in any way.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I don't think anyone questions the use of strollers or wheelchairs when there is a medical problem. Our responses have been geared to people with healthy kids, and I don't think the posts have been out of line in any way. < agreed
Originally Posted By disneydad109 STROLLERS ARE FINE. JUST PLEASE STOP RUNNING THEM INTO THE BACK OF MY LEGS .
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer But if you were to see my daughter in a stroller you would assume she was healthy and therefore lazy. The same goes for the initial post -- everyone just jumped on the bandwagon of lazy kids and not enough exercise, etc. My point is that there are many reasons for using a stroller or wheelchair that may not be obvious to you but make it necessary. Wouldn't it have been better if the question had been answered without all of the judgements thrown in? I too get mad at people in those electric wheelchairs that don't look like they need them but then I stop myself. I don't know why they are using it and I of all people should know better than to judge them.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer disneydad, since you weren't one of the people talking about lazy kids needing exercise I'll make sure to stay clear of your legs but the rest are fair game.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I get even madder when I see them hop off the ECV to run over to get in line for a Turkey let, then hop back on and plow their way thru the crowd. Yes, there are people who need strollers and also who need ECV's - ( and no you cannot always tell )- but the profiferation of both either tells me many are just too lazy, or else we have a more serious health crisis in this country than anyone is aware of. Previous arguments have always been my kid is too tired, too cranky...I am not chasing them .... etc etc... yours is a valid reason and unfortunately you will get looks because of others who abuse the heck out of the strollers.....I can't tell you how many kids I hear whining in the parking lot on arrival because Dad had to park at the end of the aisle and they have to walk ....all the way to the tram.... laziness is an epidemic, kids and adults in this country right now...
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Be aware that I wear electrified ankle guards in the parks. Been known to fully cook a fair sized squirrel in 30 seconds.
Originally Posted By ChiMike >>I get even madder when I see them hop off the ECV to run over to get in line for a Turkey let, then hop back on and plow their way thru the crowd.<< Talk about hitting the nail on the head.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <I'll make sure to stay clear of your legs but the rest are fair game.< and I'll try real hard not to spill my diet coke on you at the same time you hit my ankles, but accidents do happen
Originally Posted By disneydad109 I have broken both arms and both legs as well as having been shot, beaten up any number of times, and run over by a car during my mis-spent youth. I have to wear a brace on one leg but in all other ways am fine. People still run into the back of me.I need one of those red triangle thats the Penn dutch have on their wagons for my butt.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 laughing my --- off at the mental picture of the red triangle planted on your backside -- a doublewide would probably nail you anyway
Originally Posted By kennect MinnieSummer, Not trying to sound smart at all but it seems your daughter needs to upgrade fron the stroller to a wheelchair...I think that alone would stop the comments you overhear from other people....
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys >MinnieSummer, Not trying to sound smart at all but it seems your daughter needs to upgrade fron the stroller to a wheelchair...I think that alone would stop the comments you overhear from other people....< ..or, ignore the rude comments and keep your daughter where she is the most comfortable. If that's in a stroller, so be it.
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>I need one of those red triangle<< OMG, what an image! Even with my service dog, I couldn't do the parks without an ECV (severe neuropathy and no fat on the bottoms of my feet, ick). And I'm not overweight and look perfectly fine. I'm always getting "why do you need a service dog" comments. Have you looked into the larger sized strollers made for the purpose of large kid mobility? Your daughter can sit up higher and see more. You can probably rent one from an off-site company that also rents wheelchairs and ecv's. My advice, anyway, is to just ignore those folks who give the look.
