"Stick 'em up"

So, I don't really understand the family decals that have appeared on the windows of cars. Not like I don't understand = I think they are dumb, but as in I truly don't understand. What is the motivation behind them?

A few observations. 1) They appear most frequently on SUVs and Crossovers. Which I suppose makes sense because you need a good window to put them on. 2) I have only seen normative families. Even though you can by gay pride options (see below) I've yet to see any on cars.



So now some personal reflections:  I have considered buying some.  Mine would be non-normative, a single mom and a son.  But I balk at that for several reasons.  First, it doesn't seem smart to advertise that I'm a single mom~I'm afraid that might result in being a target of some seedy people out there, though perhaps that's irrational.  Second, as much as I try to own and be proud of a single parent, there is still a part of me that feels that being a single parent means you have failed in some part.  I'm afraid people will judge me.

I think there are some identity/performance issues to be explored here, but I don't have time right now.  Maybe I"ll come back to it later. . .

In conclusion, questions.
1.  Do you have these guys on your car?
2.  Would you consider having any? 
3.  Any thoughts as to why they are popular?

January 19, 2010