No, the passemgers were being polite by not telling you what they really thought of you and your child.
I agree!
Gentleman #1 : Stewardess, please, let me handle this ( grabs the girl and starts to shake her )
Gentleman #2 : I'll take care of this. CALM DOWN, GET AHOLD OF YOURSELF ! Nun : Everything's going to be alright < SLAP >!
Gentleman #3 : Sister, I'll handle this ....