We’ve all been there: stuck on a long flight with a crying baby. But what happens when one passenger decides to speak up about the situation? This traveler found himself on an 8-hour overnight flight with a mom and her toddler seated across from him. The child cried non-stop, and the entire cabin was left sleep-deprived. When another passenger complimented the mom on her patience, our protagonist couldn’t help but roll his eyes and share his thoughts on her parenting skills. ✈️
The Unbearable Flight

Crying Non-Stop

Sleepless and Judging

Christmas Presents from Grandma

Compliments and Eye-Rolls

Disagreement and Confrontation

Questioning the Trip

Shouting and Exiting

Justifying the Trip

Addressing Entitled Parents ️

Selfish Travel Choices?

Judgment and Shame

No Special Treatment

Toddlers on Planes?

The Great Parenting Debate: Who’s Right?
This story has sparked a heated debate about parenting choices and airplane etiquette. Our protagonist believes that traveling with a small child is selfish and disruptive to other passengers, while others argue that it’s a necessary part of life. As the internet weighs in on this controversial situation, we’re left wondering: who’s really in the right here? Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet and see what people think about this airplane showdown. ✈️
Agreeing with the commenter on the difficulty of an 8-hour flight with a toddler, but acknowledging that proper preparation can make it manageable. Replies also share tips and personal experiences.
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Passenger criticized mom for traveling with baby during pandemic. NTA.

Flying with toddlers during a pandemic: NTA or ESH? Commenters weigh in.

Passenger called out for giving opinion on screaming child on flight.

Parenting skills debated after child’s 8-hour flight tantrum

Passenger criticized for lack of empathy towards mother traveling with child during pandemic.

Passenger’s entitled attitude towards children on flights is criticized by commenters.

Passenger criticizes parent for bringing untrained child on plane. Replies defend children’s right to be in public spaces.

Passenger calls out parent for subjecting child to 8-hour flight pain

Passenger suggests child-free flights, sparks discussion on travel woes
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Passenger calls out parent’s tantrum handling skills on flight

Passive-aggressive response shuts down unnecessary questioning.

Adoptive parent shares chaotic flight experience, praises Delta’s support

Passenger suggests adult-only flights or child-friendly sections. Agree?

Both the commenter and the mom could have handled it better

Passenger criticizes mom for not medicating child during flight.

Passenger defends child’s pain, calls out entitled mother. NTA.

Passenger criticized for judging mom’s tantrum handling skills on flight.

Passenger calls out mother’s bad parenting during flight

Parenting and flying: NTA commenter calls for good behavior

Traveling with toddlers can be tough. NTA suggests helpful tips.

Redditor called out for seeking validation and criticized for disregarding child’s pain.

Honesty is the best policy . NTA for speaking truth.

Passenger criticized for being judgmental about parenting skills. ESH.
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Flying with kids during a pandemic – NTA for calling out tantrum

Parent shares relatable struggle of flying with a screaming child.
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Passenger calls out bad parenting on flight during pandemic. NTA

Passenger calls out entitled parent’s behavior during pandemic flight

Eye roll caught on plane? Doubtful. Let’s move on.

Parenting opinions respected, suggestion for kid-friendly restaurants appreciated.

Passenger criticized for ruining positive moment, called out for entitlement.

Parenting can be unpredictable, but was the passenger right?

Complimented for handling tantrum well, but did she really?

Commended for speaking up about entitled parents on flights.

Passenger stands up to r**e mom, deemed NTA by commenters.

Passenger’s initial annoyance turns into YTA realization, but mom could improve.

Passenger calls out mom’s tantrum handling skills, sparks child-free airline debate

Agree or disagree? The debate on childfree flights continues.

Passenger defends himself for disliking small children on planes

Passenger suggests separate area for kids on flights, parents respond.
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Parent shares successful long haul flight tips, calls out unprepared mom.

Passenger suggests childfree flights, sparks debate.

Passenger criticizes parent’s tantrum handling during pandemic flight. NTA.

Flight passenger expresses frustration with child on plane, sparks discussion.

Passenger praised for calling out mom’s tantrum handling skills

Commenter receives harsh judgement for lack of empathy

Commenter tactfully defends their opinion on parenting during tantrums.

Join the discussion: Share your tantrum handling tips!

Passenger shares frustrating experience with unprepared parents on long flight

No special treatment for parents on flights

Flying with toddlers can be tough , but is the passenger right to judge?

Passenger praises himself for not losing it on screaming toddler.

Commenter questions poster’s intentions and self-awareness

Agreeing with the commenter’s judgement on the situation.

Last Updated on May 19, 2023 by Diply Social Team