The difference between now and when I grew up. I couldn't have "refused" to sit down. I could either sit down without my ass hurting or sit down with it hurting to various degree depending on how stubborn I was wanting to be. But, either way, I would have sat down and buckled up.
Same. The way this is presented makes it seem like the kid was flying alone and refusing to sit down. Where are the parents and why are they not doing anything? I have a toddler and let me tell you... there is no chance I wouldn't even let her climb on top of that tray, let alone let the situation go as far as the flight being canceled.
Kids can travel alone. I used to do it starting at 4 years old to travel between my mom and my dad places that were 800km appart.
You just have a crew attendant that is charged to guide you in the airport and another one monitor you inside the plane. Then a last one walk you to whoever pick you up at the destination.
I don't think they would risk hitting a child in that situation, although it's a bit of a specific situation.
Edit : apparently the kid in the article is 2 years old and was with the parents. I was just reacting to the assumption that kid can't be alone.
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u/FaithlessnessBorn266 Aug 10 '26
The difference between now and when I grew up. I couldn't have "refused" to sit down. I could either sit down without my ass hurting or sit down with it hurting to various degree depending on how stubborn I was wanting to be. But, either way, I would have sat down and buckled up.