Actually, the Scion XB (old version, as pictured) has on-rode driving dynamics that are more car-like than truck-like. While it barely exceeds the external aesthetics of an Aztec, it has quite a bit of room inside, 30+ MPG efficiency, $14k list price.

That said, I think the best solution for the GMC Yukon person is a cargo van. Or, wait until fuel prices reach $5+ and stay that way; then the US will suddenly have a large assortment of vehicles that are currently only used everywhere else in the world but here.

I'll take a TDI and use a roof rack (probably holds almost as much anyways)

Don't forget to take them off when not in use...

http://www.metrompg.com/posts/roof-racks.htm

Astounding, and I thought only Amurkhan kids deserved outrage such as this!!!!

You...you really mean that some folks other than us idiot Amurkhans have spoiled rotten children and soccer mommies?

Why then is it all I mostly hear is bitching about the USA?

Thanks Mudlogger for the realist update and appraisal.

A personal note: I tried my damnest to raise my kids right but the schools, television and there mother decided they knew best. After 5 years of grade school my son didn't know the answer to 2+2. It was all downhill after that.

Airdale--Phillip Wylie said it all...years ago.

Question: Why don't we just jail the pedophiles for life or else execute them? Or let them swab out jail cells for the rest of their miserable life? Why do we need to 'study' them? Ditto serial killers.

Oh no. I thought it was only here in the US.
Your Ten Tors Medal story is bad and sad. It's sad that someone can't speak out without getting labeled as being mean and too hard on the poor little tikes. I agree why bother, have cookies and milk instead.

My son pitched a fit because he was "mistreated" by working here at home AND GETTING PAID above minimum wage the whole time. He constantly rubbed everything the the kids from high tech families had in my face as a sign of his mistreatment. I was a frickin battle and I'm glad he moved out as soon as he did. Still brings it up. I'm sorely tempted to tell him STFU, get counsuling, or just stay away.

Seriously, WTF? "Suffering" is not having mommy and daddy buy you are new car, insurance, gas, the best computer, new snow board, the list goes on. Helped him through college and to buy a house. I guess he thinks my bank account was supposed to be his. After a while you just get to that point if he can't shut up and grow up then I don't want him here, and this is very sad IMO.

I get so mad a people who think they are helping thier kids by giving them everything. Is it 1)guilt from not spending time with them. 2)that the parents had to do without and never wanted thier kids to "suffer' as they did.3) They want thier kids to be cool. 4) Caved into thier kids pressuring them.
I haven't a clue, but its a bitch putting up with the shit. Fortunatly my wife and I are on the same page(!!!) Even if you have the money they need to earn it themselves. Yes you can help them but not like so many parents do in my not so humble opinion.

Sorry to see its so universal. I see lowering standards here to. Volenteer(sp?) coached b-ball one year in kids gradeschool. My god the attitude/language that came out of soome kids. I went to the principle and talked to him. He agreed with my observation (needing some firm discipline!)but said our hands are tied. The two worst offenders from this tiny school have been in the papers - arrested for drugs and stealing. Words cannot describe how disgusted I was by the whole experience, never, ever again.