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Originally Posted by Leatherboy2006
PHX you know I love you, but telling the OP to get over it and themselves......if the parents expect everyone to put up with their kids misbehavior its time they pay some of our fare/ticket. Sorry not a big kid in public fan
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I too am of the "old school" of thought that "children should be seen and not heard." Growing up I was taught when dealing with other adults in a social setting (which would include on an airplane) that you are to speak only when spoken to be respectful of others and conduct yourself "like a little gentleman." My parents were able to bring me to museums, fine restaurants and antique stores at a very early age and not worry because I was taught how to behave properly.
I realize, however, that times have changed drastically since I was a kid. I'm realizing that the children of today are being raised by the kind of people I went to high school and college with so it's no wonder they're rude, ill-mannered shrieking little terrors. I hate having to put up with it but indeed, as I told the OP, you've just got to get over it and move on. Posting a video of the kid's tantrum on YouTube isn't going to change the kid's behavior nor is it going to change the way he's being raised. Telling the parent just what you think of the situation won't accomplish that either. It's best to keep your opinions to yourself, tune it out and try to make the best of the situation. I know a bunch of you on a different thread have said you would support a ban on alcohol on flights. This is one instance where a couple of stiff belts could help immensely and no, I'm not talking about taking a belt to the kid's behind but that might be a start!
