RoadRunner said:
My response to another member was simply one where it mentioned: 'journeys'...therefore, not specifying the method of transportation...meanwhile...I'm aware that a roadtrip is one way to go, but surely might not be always a good thing when such a trip is a very long one whether it's common courtesy or not.
Yes, it is a matter of respect for others. If you can’t make your child behave, then don’t subject others to their tantrums. And if you must go on a trip, go by car. And if that is not feasible, simply DON’T GO!
Cheri said:
There's nothing wrong with taking advices from children's pediatricians. Why do you think most parents read 'parents magazines' too, they read and find advices how to HELP your own child, What to EXPECT when having a baby, etc.
Your doctor’s advice is fine and dandy when it is not impeding with someone else’s sanity, especially 112 other passengers held captive audience to your child’s misbehavior.
Cheri said:
That's your best solution? Yet, you don't even have kids of your own, It's best to walk the miles in a parent shoe to experience the role of being a parent.
Cheri said:
Again, You don't have kids, What do you know what's it is like to be a parent? Toddlers always throw temper tantrums when they are unable to express themselves, that's why all the outbursts and frustrations, they get. Like I said, You gonna walk the miles in their shoes to understand their emotions.
I’m a parent. Deafee is a parent. We both agree with Kootchie because we have respect for our fellow travelers and don’t expect them to tolerate the behaviors of our children which we are responsible for maintaining. Now what?
RoadRunner said:
??? I don't see what this has to do with my reply whatsoever. Anyhow, peace out.
well, let’s first examine your original reply…
RoadRunner said:
Hmmm...so much for Disneyland, DisneyWorld, among other famous 'family' attractions???
Kootchie was only making reference to those children who are incapable of behaving while traveling in the company of others. My reply was directly related, in that if the child is not capable of flying, then there are other modes of transportation available. If those other modes are not feasible, then Kootchie’s statement has much more merit.
Cheri said:
It's not the same thing as traveling with your best friend's kids, You haven't been with them 24/7 have you?
I have been with my kids 24/7/365/13+ years and I would never force you or anyone else to sit through one of their tantrums in a confined space such as an airplane.
^Angel^ said:
Toddlers are well behaved? hmmm ....
Some are, some aren’t, but it is our responsibility as parents to ensure that our toddlers behavior does not negatively affect those around us.
^Angel^ said:
It's the airline policy that everyone inculding their children are required to sit in their seats when the plane take off and land...The child can sit in their parent's lap once the airplane is up in the sky .....We have to follow rules that just the way it is .... I'm sorry
EXACTLY!
^Angel^ said:
No but I don't spank my child in public because I'll be arrest for child abuse... This isn't 1980s anymore....
I agree, but there is always the bathroom.
Cheri said:
When I was flying out to Oklahoma, I've seen a toddler on the lap of the mother's during the take off, with seat belts. I thought that was allowed.
Maybe that child was 2 or under.
^Angel^ said:
If the toddler is under the age of 2 then they are allowed to sit on their parents lap but if they're above the age of 2, they are required to be in a seat....
Most airlines has this policy for safety reasons....
Right, what Angel said.
Deafmonkey said:
hmm wow I read this story .. wonder wish that in flight have coloring book and crayon (sp) to sit on the seat and belt on while to coloring when it is take off on the flight??
From the sounds of it, nothing would have worked with this child.
^Angel^ said:
I'm sorry but I don't buy that at all...
It’s true, I have heard rumor of such children existing. Unfortunately, mine weren’t that way. BUT, my children never behaved on a plane like that without having an abrupt end put to their tantrum. I will go out of my way to ensure that my children are never an imposition on others.