Long journeys can be challenging, especially when unexpected issues arise. One father and daughter duo faced such a challenge on a flight back to India a few years ago, dealing with a malfunctioning airplane and an unruly child whose parents seemed incapable of controlling him.
During this long overnight flight, the father and his 14-year-old daughter found themselves seated behind a family consisting of a couple and their young son, about 9 or 10 years old. As the plane ascended into the night sky, the boy began repeatedly kicking the daughter’s seat, disturbing the peace of their journey. The father politely asked the boy to stop, and he did—but only briefly before resuming his kicking.
Long journeys can be challenging, especially when unexpected issues arise. One father and daughter duo faced such a challenge on a flight back to India a few years ago, dealing with a malfunctioning airplane and an unruly child whose parents seemed incapable of controlling him.
During this long overnight flight, the father and his 14-year-old daughter found themselves seated behind a family consisting of a couple and their young son, about 9 or 10 years old. As the plane ascended into the night sky, the boy began repeatedly kicking the daughter’s seat, disturbing the peace of their journey. The father politely asked the boy to stop, and he did—but only briefly before resuming his kicking.
Frustrated, the father decided to switch seats with his daughter, hoping to address the situation directly. However, this only led to an argument between the boy’s parents. Despite their bickering, they didn’t manage to control their son. After exchanging silent glances, the boy finally ceased his kicking, but not before the father spent an hour turned around in his seat, ensuring the parents grasped the lesson.
The incident amused many who heard about it. One person suggested the father should have waited until the parents had drinks before turning and spilling them on purpose. Another commenter highlighted how people often don’t realize the impact of their actions on others until they face similar discomforts themselves.
Many shared their own stories in response. One woman recounted an encounter on a flight from Egypt. The man next to her became enraged every time the woman in front of him reclined her seat, reacting violently each time she moved. Despite this, he restrained himself from directly addressing the woman, hoping instead to endure the flight with minimal disruption.
Another tale came from a Reddit user who shared an experience from a flight to the UK at age 18. Seated near a fussy baby, the user politely asked the mother to stop the child from pulling on the seat. The mother responded with a broad smile, saying her child was free to do as he pleased. The user suggested the mother should allow others to pursue their comfort as well if she wouldn’t control her child. This interaction led to the user expressing concern to the flight crew, questioning whether the mother’s lack of concern indicated poor parenting or if others were also affected by the child’s behavior.
Upon landing, the user was met by friends at the airport, noticing the mother and child moving silently through the terminal with heads down.
Despite these encounters, some parents clearly lack the skills to manage their children during flights. This was evidenced by a woman being denied boarding with her child due to behavioral issues, highlighting the need for better in-flight parenting.
Frustrated, the father decided to switch seats with his daughter, hoping to address the situation directly. However, this only led to an argument between the boy’s parents. Despite their bickering, they didn’t manage to control their son. After exchanging silent glances, the boy finally ceased his kicking, but not before the father spent an hour turned around in his seat, ensuring the parents grasped the lesson.
The incident amused many who heard about it. One person suggested the father should have waited until the parents had drinks before turning and spilling them on purpose. Another commenter highlighted how people often don’t realize the impact of their actions on others until they face similar discomforts themselves.
Many shared their own stories in response. One woman recounted an encounter on a flight from Egypt. The man next to her became enraged every time the woman in front of him reclined her seat, reacting violently each time she moved. Despite this, he restrained himself from directly addressing the woman, hoping instead to endure the flight with minimal disruption.
Another tale came from a Reddit user who shared an experience from a flight to the UK at age 18. Seated near a fussy baby, the user politely asked the mother to stop the child from pulling on the seat. The mother responded with a broad smile, saying her child was free to do as he pleased. The user suggested the mother should allow others to pursue their comfort as well if she wouldn’t control her child. This interaction led to the user expressing concern to the flight crew, questioning whether the mother’s lack of concern indicated poor parenting or if others were also affected by the child’s behavior.
Upon landing, the user was met by friends at the airport, noticing the mother and child moving silently through the terminal with heads down.
Despite these encounters, some parents clearly lack the skills to manage their children during flights. This was evidenced by a woman being denied boarding with her child due to behavioral issues, highlighting the need for better in-flight parenting.
