My 8 year old daughter was kicking a seat in front of her on the last plane flight we took. It was totally unconscience and quiet because of tennis shoes. I never noticed or I would have told her to stop. The gentleman in front of her asked her very nicely to please stop kicking. She turned red, apologized and tears welled in her eyes. I told her that she has nothing to be upset about because she did the right thing by apologizing and then I apologized too. The man smiled back at her and said, “That’s right!”
When we stood to depart, this kind man smiled sweetly at her, bowed and waved us on. That is class.
God love him!
Now, if parents could just control their teenagers who talk loudly and giggle and kick the seat in front of them!
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.
kudos to all three of you! Well-handled.