we have traveled a lot with our 1 year old and we do everything we can to keep her busy. if she flips, we get up and go to the front/back so as not to bother anyone.

i have heard horror stories of people flying and being harassed by kids whose parents were letting them run wild, but i think a distinction needs to be made between good and bad parents - it's not the kids' fault. most of us have been there so i think a little compassion and patience is in order for parents who make the effort.

i would also like to point out that there is no reason in this day and age of cheap MP3 players for anyone to be traveling without one. what better way to drown out a brat.

out of curiosity, where does all this stop? i am 5’8’ and weight about 160 lbs, and so leg room and space are never an issue for me in economy. can i ask for another section for overweight people, as when i am seated next to one they always end invading my personal space and making my journey uncomfortable? i try to eat well and exercise so why should i suffer because someone else doesn't?

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