Kids in public question?

Question

Ever since I took my kids on their first airplane ride I have always thought that the airlines should reserve "family" seating where kids can abuse other parents and not some poor single guy who just wants a nap. I can' tell you how many times I've gotten on a plane with all three of my boys and seen such terror on the faces of other passengers as I walk down the isle. I know they are thinking..."please keep going". I feel for them I really do ( so I drug my kids before every flight now). Doesn't it make sense to group us all together? The kids would have other kids to play with and the parents aren't going to feel so bad about their kids abusing you because yours will be returning the favor. And...restaurants...this is a huge pet peeve of mine. I do not take my kids to any restaurant that does not hand them crayons at the door. I expect people who go without kids to these places to know they are entering at their own risk.

If I pay a babysitter so I can have a night out I sure as hell don't want to hear one whine out of anyone elses's kid either. And if I ever did have the opportunity to get away for a vacation without them, they might mistake me for a terrorist if I had to sit through several hours on a flight with some brat kicking my chair and throwing french fries at me.

I can't even believe that there are parents out there that are that inconsiderate of other people!!! Please stop and think about when YOU get a break, do you want someone elses kids torturing you? To say they just have to deal with it is wrong. And if you did have a section for kids at least people could have fair warning that their seats are in the danger zone. I'm sorry I'm not on crack...you are.

And how old are your kids miss "table manners"...yes I do teach my kids manners and I have always brought the dreaded sack of toys and crayons on the plane...but your living with your head planted firmly up your *** if you think any kid is going to behave perfectly all the time and in every situation.

Here we go again, another one without a bit of a sense of humor....no I don't really drug them...geez...sad

Answer 1

I wish more parents would be as recognizing of the fact that even the best behaved children can be a huge annoyance to adults in the type of gatherings you mention. Problem is most people like some of the morrons that answered previoulsy are too busy ignoring their children to notice they are kicking somebodies chair or throwing food or just making too much damn noise. My favorite move is the lazy *** parents that give the half hearted "Hey stop doing that and you can see the kid is like F You i know you are nt going to bother to say it again. You should watch the drug comment because there a people dumb enough to take that serioulsy. Thanks again for apologizing for all annoying children in advance.

P.S Kids will be kids it's the parents who make no attempt to control them that gets under my skin.

Answer 2

Ok I am not afraid to admit that I have many of the same thoughts as you. I have three kids and I feel other peoples pain, plains, trains, theaters, resteraunts, where ever. My own children are very well behaved so I don't worry about that part much but when I have time alone without my children I darn sure don't want to listen to any one elses crying screaming brat. Last time I went to the movies it was a rated R adult movie and this lady had two screaming toddlers in there running up and down the aisle and I was so pissed it wasn't even funny. I do know that sometimes a parent can't get a break and really wants to see a movie, but damn I paid $8 to see that movie, those toddlers didn't cost a dime to get in. I think donsideration for how other people right to have a nice relaxed time should always come into play, if your children can't behave then its time for you to get up and leave.

Answer 3

I think people should make there children behave. It's ridiculous how much some people let there children get away with in public. There are so many situations where a little heathen will be running rampant and I think to myself that it is the parents' fualt. I have children of my own, and they are not perfect, but I sure as hell would not let them run screaming through a store and kick chairs and throw things. And drugging your kids is wrong, instead why don't you teach them how to behave?

Answer 4

I too travel with 3 boys and a girl and have never had this problem. They each bring a backpack full of things to occupy their time and understand about good manners and consideration for others. It is a sad state of parenting when a restaraunt has to entertain your children because you haven't spent enough time at home teaching them table manners.
Instead of teaching them how to behave appropriately; you expect an entire industry to accomodate them.
Teaching children how to behave from a young age is the key to good behavior. You should start driving until your children know how to behave properly though I venture to guess that they will grow into inconsiderate adults who will think the world owes them something.

Answer 5

This kind of family seating would be nice. My commuter train has "family cars." I think it's a good idea for the other passengers, because they won't have to listen to loud kids. It's good for the kids, because they can be loud. And it's good for the parents, because they won't have to feel embarrassed for their kids loud behavior and won't have to tolerate staring from annoyed passengers.

But, I think this idea is impractical on an airplane, especially now that they seem to cram as many people as possible into as small a section as possible. Organizing and enforcing that will be a hassle for the airline employees, and I highly doubt they'll want to take on that extra responsiblity, even if passengers will like it more.

Answer 6

I'm glad that a parent sees this. I'm not anti-kids, but sometimes parents are completely clueless about how their kids are acting. If I go to a restaurant that is known for its family atmosphere then I know I might have a kid next to me. But I went to really nice restaurant with hubby once and we were trying to have a romantic time and there was a three year peeping over the seat every two minutes saying "Hi". He was cute and I waved, but I wouldn't have brought my kids to this particular restaurant.

Answer 7

Nice of you to be so thoughtful of others.

Probably not cost effective to set aside a block in case people with kids show up on a plane.

Why don't you bring your own crayons when you go to restaurants instead of rely on the business owner to keep your kids occupied?

Answer 8

my kids knew they were to be seen and not heard when in public. kids now days don't get the discipline they need, they walk all over the parents because the government took that away, and wonder why the kids are out of control.kids need discipline and need to learn to respect adults.and they are not slobs at a restaurant.

Answer 9

your definelty on crack Because if u had reserved family seating all hell would break loose with reservastions for windows and such and ppl not being able to get a seat and u would need a superjet to fit all of these things that you are talking about

Answer 10

I WOULD NOT DRUG MY KIDS THEY PAID TO BE ON THAT FLIGHT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE SO THOSE PEOPLE WOULD JUST HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT