Washington Post May 16, 2010
....Politicians and planners have heralded the return of young families to such areas as Washington, Boston and New York as a sign of resurgence. But as the ranks of parents and their tykes have swelled, so, too, has resentment over having to accommodate them in public places. Skirmishes have erupted on buses, in parks, on playing fields and in bars. Often, the conflicts pit parents against childless adults who, after decades of middle-class flight, have gotten used to the sense that they have the city to themselves.
..."Why do people with children always think that they should be catered to?" commented one poster. "Fold your damn giant stroller (which seem to be getting larger and larger these days) and shut up."
..."I remember really hating people with kids before I had kids," Hill resident Tim Krepp said. "I grossly underestimated at the time how difficult it is to get two kids around the city without cars."
...Many complaints about parents revolve around strollers, especially high-end models with large rubber tires ...
...the rules have provoked testy exchanges. ... some parents balk at having to leave their strollers outside. "People said, 'These things cost $500. I don't want it stolen,' " ... "I said, 'If you buy something that costs that much, why don't you get a bike lock?' "
...as strollers have gotten bigger, it has gotten harder to keep entrances and exits clear. ...
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