Now that you've entered parenthood, do you feel like your cool side is slowly slipping away? Especially since you're considering minivans rather than sports cars? According to Jalopnik writer Tom McParland, many parents dread purchasing minivans, and he's got something to say about this, stating: "You are a parent now [and] the fact remains that when you transport children and their gear convenience and safety will soon take priority over some fleeting sense of youth." Read more to find out why he thinks parents will be pleasantly surprised by minivans in spite of their "I'm-not-cool-anymore" fears.