Posted on 07/12/2007 9:10:39 AM PDT by Abathar
Standard procedure for children on planes.
Now, if parents could just control their teenagers who talk loudly and giggle and kick the seat in front of them!
No, his children were perfect and learned it the first time. I hope you're not going to make him repeat that his children were not allowed repetitive behavior.
That's what I thought, too. Until I had one myself.
My son is one of the most well-behaved 15-month-old boys on the planet, but it was a chore and a half to keep even a good kid like him occupied on a 1-hour flight so that he wasn't a nuisance to the passengers around us. Luckily, everyone around us was very cool, and enjoyed interacting with my son---I can't say I would have done the same if I were in their shoes before I had children of my own. Having children truly does put you in a separate mindframe.
And even though he was relatively good, I'll never take him on a plane again, if I can help it. The stress level of a parent with a toddler on a plane is pegged to the right.
The use of Benedryl is completely safe and many doctors recommend it. You’re not slipping the kids valium.
The one on the right....absolutely! GROOVY!
>>I see many more parents that put in no effort whatsoever than those that do. I’m hoping that seeing the overall lack of parenting that exists nowadays and learning for the non-example will make me a better parent.<<
I see it too, which is why I would rather encourage the good parents. This baby wasn’t doing anything wrong, the mom (and other passengers) weren’t annoyed.
In my case, when my mind was elsewhere (and trust me, once you have kids you’ll be here too) and my kids did something wrong, I was so embarrassed. Terrible twos can be terrible, but I never got upset by dirty looks when I carried a screaming toddler out of a store. Kids are kids, it’s the efforts of the parents that make a difference.
How about "Bye, bye b*tch"
Maybe you should give me some Benadryl so that I won’t annoy you anymore.
One would think you’d know the affects Benedryl would have on your on child. However, Benedryl is safe and many doctors recommend the use. you’re not using animal tranquilizers.
there are a few with class. mine have outgrown the kicking phase now, but when i had someone reclining into my lap upon which my child was sitting. i was far less careful to make sure they did nothing to disturb the person in front of us. people are just inconsiderate or they aren’t. kids or no kids. the inconsiderate, full length recliner person, if a parent, would be oblivious to their kid annoying someone else. someone who is considerate generally, will do their utmost, as a parent, to ensure their kids do not annoy.
Well, let's be honest---that depends on whose head it is.
The problem is Benedryl, especially in young children, oftentimes has the OPPOSITE effect than what was intended. Some kids react to it like a shot of caffine...
“I have been annoyed far more often, by adults who thoughtlessly fully recline their seat into my lap.”
LOL...I know what you mean. I always want to ask them if they want a shave and a haircut or just a haircut.
No, you don’t even know me, you told me my children behaved badly and yours didn’t.
And then you used inappropriate language. Perhaps self examination would be more in line than calling people names.
Well, your responses are reminiscent of a three year old. It may work!
i have been there and lived through it. the last time we flew to Hawaii with the kids, they were big enough to sit all three abreast by themselves in the middle section, and my hub and i sat in the 2 seats across the aisle. a totally relaxing experience. i love my kids, but i am loving them as teenagers now, insteada of as toddlers.
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