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I completely agree that parents need to take responsibility and teach
their kids something about boundaries both at home and in public.
When she was almost 3, my granddaughter flew with her mom across country. There was a baby who had cried the whole flight, and was still at it when everyone was in the aisles waiting to get out. Zoe hollered, "What is wrong with you? Why are you making all that noise?"
I suspect a lot of folks on that flight appreciated the sentiment, and the directness!
posted by
Ciel
on January 25, 2007 at 7:41 PM
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If I didn't behave, I got spanked.
I'm not saying that all children need to be spanked in all circumstances, but just being threatened with it straightened me out, and in general, I was a well-behaved child. I also think it's fine to bribe a child, such as in the case of the lollipop, especially when in a public place. Different things work for different kids. When I flew to Japan last March, the baby in front of my mother and me screamed and cried for a good three hours. I love babies, but that just made everyone miserable.
posted by
Jadelynn
on January 24, 2007 at 9:10 AM
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Hmm
I can see how some kids might, if tired, react uncontrollably. My younger child still has trouble settling down when upset and tired. BUT, I would never have allowed him to be primed for a meltdown when traveling AND I would completely understand the enforcement of rules if he had. Can you imagine what flying would be like if all children with tantrums were tolerated?
No one would ever fly trapped in an enclosed area for hours with out of control kids!
posted by
FactorFiction
on January 24, 2007 at 7:59 AM
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Applause Applause
Agreed 100%
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on January 24, 2007 at 7:55 AM
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Editorium
I'm a firm believer in keeping your kids in line when in public. My daughters are not 7 and 12. The toddler stage was VERY difficult, but unless they were incredibly ill and just plain not feeling well, they behaved properly in public. Good post!
posted by
Presley
on January 24, 2007 at 7:49 AM
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