Reply #22: Anyone who thinks that kids just suddenly started misbehaving [View All]

[polly7]

because of lack of parenting skills is wrong, imo. Nearly every flight I've been on for the last twenty years has had its share of unruly little ones. Kids are kids. They cry, they wiggle, they squirm, they get bored. To stop this you'd have to have them in straight jackets and muzzle them. Expecting a two year old to understand airline flights don't allow this normal two y/o behaviour just isn't realistic and I admire the parents who do try their hardest to prepare with the snacks and books, etc. When driving isn't an option what else can they do? I'm sure they dread it every much as the woman or man sitting in the seat in front. I don't know how many times I've had my seat kicked a zillion times or listened to a baby cry. It's not the end of the world. The flight will eventually end. I don't wear earplugs or get upset, it's more fun to turn around and make goofy faces or ask mom if I can hold baby for a bit. It's surprising how much fun meeting these little kids can be. jmo, and I'm sticking to it ...