I am happy to see parents who bring items and activities to keep young children occupied when flying.
But PLEASE consider other passengers when sharing this enclosed space! We all have to be here – we all have to share this time together – we all do NOT need to hear a child’s animated cartoon blasting out from the DVD player. PLEASE respect other passengers enough to have a child wear headphones.
This type of behavior is what gives parents and kids on planes a bad reputation. Yes, the animated cartoon noise is better than a crying or screaming child. But there is no reason a child cannot wear headphones and be just as happy.
Try over the ear headphones for comfort and use a splitter if two children are watching the video.
ALL passengers must consider basic respect when flying. What if a head-banging rocker blared the music with foul language next to your preschooler? What if the tax accountant listened to the latest IRS podcast loud enough so we could hear it 3 rows back? I’m not picking on parents.
BUT, as I type this a mother is so happy her son is happily watching Looney Tunes 3 rows ahead of me on this full flight. I am frustrated because the animated cartoon is interfering with my concentration to work. Yep – I am guilty- I forgot my own headphones to tune out others…
Basic respect for others is a necessity when sharing enclosed space for hours at a time.
I have written on this topic several times in the past…
Dogs and Kids: Don’t Let Them Jump on Others
http://www.jetwithkids.com/blog/not-everyone-needs-to-be-affected-by-kids-on-planes
Strollers Don’t Belong in Overhead Bins
http://www.jetwithkids.com/blog/stroller-fits-in-overhead-bin-please-dont
No Time for Rest: Parenting on Flights is Required
http://www.jetwithkids.com/blog/respect-for-other-passengers-parenting-on-planes
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