Omgosh...if the child had scratched someone?? She was in a window seat beside her large dad and mom.
When did conservatives become so scared of 15 yr old upset girls?
A scratch can blind someone. The pilot could not allow the other paying customers to be subjected to that possibility, once the threat was verbalized by the mother. His decision was mature, rational, and conservative. Thankfully some adults can still take charge.
The pilot is certified to fly a jet and is responsible for all on board.
I’m guessing that job is a bit more complex than driving kids to a soccer game.