Hypothetical: do you leave your triplet infants in the unsupervised car to return the cart a minute away as to not be deemed an animal by people that didnt see your kids, or do you return the cart then try to carry three infats back and put them in the car?
Not everything is black and white.
I agree with this. Safe spot is nearest pothole/planter not in the way of other cars. The whole idea that if you don't return them to the corral makes you subhuman, my horse ain't that high folks.
Parenting can be pretty fucking hard and people should be more gracious or at least understanding with parents for it. Not justifying asshole behavior but just know that they may not be as able to be their best self in that moment.