I didn't read your article, because I know better than to read your words. But those signs say to me "my kids are inside playing video games, but my dogs like to play outside, so keep your eyes open for our pets".
In the poorer neighborhoods, nobody complains if you park your car in front of someone else's home. In middle class and rich neighborhoods that is considered crossing the moat.
@3, we must be living in different neighborhoods. In my very poor neighborhood (one block away from a large low income housing complex) every house within 3 blocks has illegally placed concrete blocks and orange cones in front of their houses to reserve those spots exclusively for themselves, with several people parked on the sidewalk and pedestrian/bike paths. Park in front of someone's house and they will physically assault you, slash your tires, or both.
BTW, I live in Phinney/Greenwood and there are signs saying to drive like your kids live here all over the place. Not to mention a few of those plastic guys who look like turtles holding out safety flags. And the neighbor kids are out constantly. But there are no dogs wandering loose and not even many cats.
Um, we have leash laws in this city, right? So, if your little Poochie is running around loose and happens to get hit by a vehicle, it's not the driver's fault - it's YOURS, asshat.
BTW, I live in Phinney/Greenwood and there are signs saying to drive like your kids live here all over the place. Not to mention a few of those plastic guys who look like turtles holding out safety flags. And the neighbor kids are out constantly. But there are no dogs wandering loose and not even many cats.