I'm tired of seeing big kids in strollers. See it all day long at my job, and you can defend it all you want but there is no excuse for an 8 year old to be sitting in a stroller. Yes, I am judging when I see that. Strollers are for babies and toddlers. Your big kid is going to have to get used to walking around sooner or later. Might as well be sooner.

Bethany and know it all others who would agree with her, I have 2 points to make with you people who don't mind your own business regarding kids in strollers.

Number 1 -Why is it any of your business if an 8 year old (Bethany Simpson's example) is in a stroller? Who cares if you see it at your job all day long Bethany? How is that relevant to the question of kids in strollers? Do the "big" children in strollers run over your toes or slam into you at your job? How does it hurt you if a parent decides to let their younger child ride in a stroller? Do you have any children of your own? I suspect not, making it much easier for you to be so judgemental of what parents choose to do or not do. Even if you did have kids of your own, it is NONE of your business whether other parents choose to let their child ride in a stroller or not. Maybe someone thinks you should dress differently, get a nose job or not wear so much makeup, but is that really anyone else's business?? I am guessing you would say NO, it's not anyone else's business regarding those choices you make for yourself.

Number 2 - How do you or any other strangers know that child in a stroller is not disabled, has an illness and cannot walk or walk very far without difficulties. Then why aren't disabled, older children in wheelchairs, you might think, making it easier for YOU and judgey other busybodies like you to identify a disabled child? Guess what Bethany and other busy bodies out there: The disabled child nor their family members owe you nor any other nosy stranger an explanation!!! Disabled children grow up to be disabled adults, then making it easier for you to perhaps identify them as disabled. That's more convenient for you isn't it? But disabled children are not required to wear labels identifying them as disabled so that you won't judge them for riding in a stroller. Sorry that's inconvenient and confusing for you. So since you MAY not be able to discern a disabled or ill child from a nondisabled child riding in a stroller, best to just keep your mouth closed and stop with the disapproving stares Bethany and like minded other strangers.

Why would a disabled/ill child be in a stroller? Although again you are not owed an explanation by the parent of a disabled child, here's an example why. Have you ever tried to put a pediatric wheelchair in a compact or even a midsize car? It is next to impossible. How do I know this? Because I am a parent to a young child who has cerebral palsy (google it if you don't have a clue) and he looks like any normal child his age, except he can't stand or walk at all. Our family can't currently afford to buy a minivan to carry our child's pediatric wheelchair around, therefore he rides in a stroller when we go to the store, etc. There are many other types of disabilites/illnesses which affect children and affect their ability to walk. So don't give children in strollers your disapproving stares because it's rude and because you don't know that parent, their child or what that child's health situation might be. I really doesn't even matter what the child's health may be, it is just NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!

So, all you know it all people, the next time you think an older child in a stroller is inappropriate, please direct your judgemental thoughts and disapproving stares elsewhere, like in your own mirror. Bottom line: It's no one's business except for that parent and the child in the stroller. Mind your own business, worry about your own life and live and let live.