And what exactly is the problem with a minivan, Jonah? The Konigs travel in a very stylish Ford Winstar. It has an excellent crash test rating. And, as a mom friend who drove a Volvo station wagon pointed out, “With a minivan, you don’t have to have your rear end hanging out in the rain while you are buckling the car seat.” You can get in, stand up and move around.

Food for thought.