[prairiebreeze]

Well what should the airline have done then? Allowed more time? and if so, how much?

What if the child hadn't settled down even then?

I well remember those toddler-days as a parent but this was one family amongst several other passengers. Do the needs of a few now outweigh the needs of the many?

And I think the airline bent over backwards to try to financially compensate this family. The father was ridiculous about it.

[oldenuff2no]

When my children were small I made sure that no one had to listen to them scream. They didn't toss a tantrum either, they knew better.
When I'm in public and paying the bill I do not wish to be subjected to some kid screaming and having a fit.
If you kids are not ready for public places then keep them home until they are. Get used to it or get over it but they are not my kids and I don't want to listen to them scream!!!!!

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Well, from reading the facts as presented in the story, it seems that the flight attendant immediately assumed a hostile posture instead and of trying to help the family. Once they were off the plane, the supervisor was thenrude and arrogant, and instead of trying to assist them with other flight options, pretty much showed them the door.

Yeah, I'd be ticked off too.