Picture this: You’re on a plane, excited for your vacation, and suddenly a child starts talking about plane crashes. Not exactly the most comforting topic, right? A mom recently found herself in this situation when her 6-year-old son couldn’t stop discussing plane crashes during their flight to Florida. The boy’s unsettling questions and comments pushed his mom to the edge, and she eventually snapped at him. Was she right to silence her son, or did she go too far? Let’s dive into this turbulent tale. ✈️
A Trip to Florida

Unexpected Questions ❓

Reassurance and Boarding ✈️

The Fearful Passenger

Son’s Obsession Continues

A Warning ⚠️

Stares and Frustration

Mom Loses It

Silence and Apologies

Family Judgment

The Movie Reveal

A Different Story

A Turbulent Flight: Was Mom Right or Wrong? ✈️
This mom found herself in a difficult situation when her 6-year-old son couldn’t stop talking about plane crashes during their flight. Despite her efforts to redirect the conversation, the boy persisted, causing her to snap at him in front of the other passengers. While the family holds it against her, she believes she was just trying to prevent her son from upsetting others. The boy’s obsession stemmed from watching the movie ‘Sully,’ which his dad thought was a good idea. So, what do you think? Was this mom right to silence her son or did she go too far? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
Parenting is hard. NTA parent lost temper, apologized, and modeled behavior.
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Parents share their sympathies and agree with NTA judgment.

Parenting is hard, but acknowledging mistakes is important
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Parent defends losing patience with child on plane, calls out perfect parents.

Setting boundaries with kids is important. NTA for doing so.
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Passenger praised for handling child’s misbehavior on flight

Passenger sympathizes with mom’s outburst on son’s plane phobia.

Silencing kids builds character? NTA comment says yes!

Struggles with patience and losing temper while parenting. Apologized after.

A talkative kid on a plane causes a stir

Maturity wins: OP’s apology sets a good example for parents
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An anxious child on a plane needs more reassurance

Parenting tip: Apologize to your child when you’re wrong!

NTA for snapping, but could have explained why talking about plane crashes is not appropriate. NAH, parents are human too and need better coping mechanisms.

Silencing an annoying kid on public transport – hero or villain?

Parenting win: Teaching kids to apologize after making mistakes
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Engage with your child’s fears instead of shutting them down

Parenting styles are subjective , no one is right or wrong

Parenting is hard, and sometimes we lose our temper. But this mom owned up to her mistake and taught her child a valuable lesson.

Parenting is tough, sometimes you have to put your foot down. #NTA

Confusion cleared: Child’s story on plane crashes explained

Commenter calls out parent’s behavior, warns of future consequences.

Adults make mistakes too! Apologizing is key

Setting boundaries with kids on planes: a necessary evil

Teacher criticized for telling son to shut up on plane

Parenting is tough, but honesty is key

Passenger supports mom silencing son on plane, wishes for quieter flights.
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Parent defends telling child to stop talking on plane.

Engage with your child instead of silencing him.

Modeling good conflict resolution: NTA for silencing son

Parenting advice: Redirect and communicate with kids calmly

Parenting advice: Reacting calmly to negative emotional triggers is key

Parent receives praise for respecting other passengers and teaching son.

Flying with kids can be stressful but this mom handled it well

Parenting is tough , and sometimes yelling happens.

Parenting is hard, but this mom is a hero

Teaching kids appropriate conversation topics: NTA mom

NTA praised for disciplining child on plane

Parenting is tough, and sometimes kids can push you over.

Mother praised for silencing son on plane after TV incident

Sarcastic comment sparks no reply in controversial plane incident.

Controversial opinion: Children should be seen, not heard

Patient teacher loses temper on plane, family should forgive outburst

Passenger defends mom’s decision to silence son on plane

Parenting is hard, but treating kids with empathy is crucial ❤️

Flying can be scary for some, NTA for helping son understand ️✈️

Heartwarming comment shows support for struggling parent.

Setting boundaries on a plane ✈️

Parent sympathizes with mom’s struggle to control kid on plane.
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Setting boundaries with kids on planes ✈️

Commenter defends losing temper on plane, emphasizes importance of apology.

Silencing a child on a plane: NTA or YTA?

Teaching kids empathy: Apologizing sets a good example

Teaching kids about appropriate behavior: NAH mom loses it

Debating social rules: Is it okay to silence a child?

Airport etiquette: What not to say while flying. ✈️

Parenting advice and support for justified frustration with a child

A kid dominates family conversation on a plane.

Teaching kids airplane etiquette is important. ✈️
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Empathetic response to NTA comment about illness on a plane.

Parenting debate: Is it okay to tell your kid to shut up?

Parent struggles with child’s obsession with danger and safety.

Parenting is tough on planes NTA for silencing son.

Parent sympathizes with mom’s frustration over noisy kids on planes.

When you relate to a comment but it’s not about you

Mom’s sharp reprimand shuts down kid’s bad behavior on plane.

The debate over ‘shut up’ as a non-cursing way to silence.

Different cultures have different parenting methods. NTA in this case.

When your son calls you out on a plane

Commenter calls out parent for yelling at scared child. YTA

Last Updated on May 6, 2023 by Diply Social Team