![]() I can see why the flight attendants might have been less willing to help out someone who chose not to buy a seat - and then is inconvenienced by their own choice. I had flight attendants compliment us on our decision to buy him a seat on almost every flight we were on (especially on Alaska where they seemed to be more knowledgeable about the safety with car seats on the plane). ![]() ![]() It is more than just a comfort issue, it is a safety issue. I have always purchased my son a seat of his own. Sure, sometimes people are told some crazy things, but if you wanted 2 seats and they only had one available, why would you buy one? I can't understand why someone would be told that they couldn't purchase a seat because there aren't 2 together (although I can certainly see how they would be told they can't occupy 2 seats by only purchasing one when the flight is close to full). I would bet that the flight attendants would be more than willing to help out in this situation as well. It should be obvious to anyone that even if there aren't seats actually available together, the people in the row that the child is assigned would be thrilled at the chance to switch to the worst seat on the plane rather than be forced to babysit a toddler through a long flight. I have actually bought infant/child fares before where there weren't seats available together and have never worried that I would actually not be able to sit with my child. She ended up with what she has originally wanted - an aisle seat with a lap child - and had a miserable flight because of it. If she had actually wanted to purchase a seat for her child she should have bought one, or not flown on that flight. I find it hard to be sympathetic on this one though. As a mother of a small child who thinks that he has as much a right to travel as anyone else, I usually side with the parents on these issues. And yes, I have flown with kids, took my daughter on her first flight when she was three weeks old. Not kid-bashing here, but I am 'bashing' ill-behaved children and parents who have allowed them to get that way and/or parents who seem to think their fellow passengers should 'just understand'. I've never seen the parent of a 'kicker' fail to keep their child from kicking food or drink.somehow at a certain point, discipline does seem to apply. Further.if your child is kicking my seat, I don't care if you have to physically hold their legs in place the entire flight.I have serious back problems and your child's behavior is jeapordizing my health and well-being. Seat belt light was on and it was one of the rare times when service was suspended and even single passengers weren't daring to brave the aisles.Īnd what's with parents who insist the child won't stay secured in their seat? "they won't obey?" Who's in charge anyway? That's nonsense - if the turbulence gets bad enough, any caring parent will manage to restrain their child. Just flew a very bumpy transcon last weekend. Walking a child (or walking holding an infant or toddler) is one of the best ways to calm them is wise not to count on the 'walking' option. Of course, I could understand your annoyance if he started touching people, but that hasn't happened. Not only does it settle down a restless child, but most of the passengers smile and some even engage us in conversation. I always walk my 20-month old on the plane after the FAs have finished drink and/or meal service. Try doing some reading on child development before you pontificate on appropriate "punishments" for children. They haven't reached the level where they can understand the consequences of their actions. However, wacking a 2-year old is pointless. They also understand the word "no."Ģ-year olds are another matter, but they, too, will usually respond to appropriate stimulus. I personally wouldn't tolerate the situation you mention as 3-year olds certainly can control their behavior and will behave properly on a plane if you provide proper entertainment. Most of us parents would agree 100% with you about the subset of parents who refuse to attempt to control their children or board a flight without bringing along toys, DVDs, etc. When I asked her if she could place the child in her own seat ( yes the mom did buy her a seat), I was told " She doesn't want to so there is nothing I can do". I had a flight 2 years ago where the mom had a 3 year old on her lap that kicked my seat non stop for over an hour. Why didn't the mom give the brat a swift wack on the backside? It's a really disturbing trend these days that kids control the parents.
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