and if it ever happened? Would you pay an extra $200 bucks to be on that flight? I would!!! I just returned from a flight from England (to Toronto) and the flight was full OF KIDS...behind me infront of me..some were even running loose up and down the aisles driving everyone crazy. The kid behind me kept kicking his chair and when I asked-polietly-for him to stop his mom said "hes bored what do you want him to do?" I almost ripped her head off. The flight attendent had to ask that brat to stop! and the one in front kept turning around and saying HI...ok you've said it 10 times!!not cute anymore.Either say something else or turn the F**K around. Am I alone in this? Input please weather you agree or not.
2006-09-23 11:31:21 · 16 answers · asked by frha75 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'd pay double the ticket price, easily. However, it really is a matter of parents without parenting skills that is the problem. The badly behaved children do so, because their parents allow it. I was never physically disciplined as a child, but I knew there were swift and consistent consequences for bad behavior. I might have to sit in the corner or have my favorite toy taken away for a week or so when I was very young. As I got older, I couldn't go to firend's houses to play or have friends over if I misbehaved. I was also rewarded for good behavior. It would never have occurred to me even as a very young child to scream in public, kick a chair (whether occupied or not), write on public surfaces, etc. If we can't pay for a "bad parent-free" flight, then each person on the flight gets to dope slap the parent who has failed to discipline his/her child.
2006-09-23 15:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by drdiquila 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not a mom, are you? No, I don't think so! For your bitter question, I guess you have no idea what a blessing is to be a mom.
Now, about the plane issue...what about if instead of child free flights, we get "careless parents" free flights.
The children behave bad because their parents let them do so.
I have a 7 year old son, and we have been traveling by plane 2 times a year and we have never had a problem with him, he is a very educated kid.
2006-09-23 11:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Susy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I totally agree with you. In most of the situations like you described, I blame the parents, not the kids. I would love to have a child-free flight!
2006-09-23 11:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm flying to Paris (from Ca) in November, and your question makes me really nervous to have loud, annoying kids on my flight!
2006-09-23 21:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Airlines are restrictive enough already. Take your headphones, listen to music and be thankful you are among the 1% of the world's population wealthy enough to fly.
I make a habit of carrying a bag of sugar-free lollipops with me. You'd be surprised how well just one will appease the "bored" child. Why lollipops? It's hard for a child to accidentally swallow a piece of candy attached to a stick. Safety first, always.
2006-09-23 11:44:12 · answer #5 · answered by north79004487 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sure...fine. And I'd pay extra for a flight on a airline that starts whiny-adult-free flights, too.
For somebody who's trying to get pregnant (I read your other questions)...I feel sorry for your future kids. Are you gonna rip your own kid's head off everytime they act up? I think you need to get a pet goldfish...and skip the kids.
2006-09-23 11:43:37 · answer #6 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
look at it from their point of view. if you bring a child on for free, how much will your seat go up since they have to make a certain amount per flight for fuel and fees and how many other bills.. the planes that do not belong to the airport have to pay fees for landing. what's to say you don't have six kids,all to get on free.. what would be a fair rate for adults to pay for your six kids to get on free.. does the price you suggest fit the young folks who don't have kids going on vacation or grandma and grandpa going to visit the grand kids...think hard before you answer...
2006-09-23 11:46:22 · answer #7 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes i agree, all parents on one plane. kids for free on the following flight,,
2006-09-23 11:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by valda54 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
oh for the love of god yes! i would not rest with all that kicking, screaming and nasty little things they throw around. all that staring. ugh.
2006-09-23 12:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by mystic_lonewolf22 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Child free flights (and cell phone free airport terminals) with free booze and smoking permitted...I'm there.
Smoke free? Nope, you can keep it, I'll take my own plane.
2006-09-23 11:39:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋