Originally Posted by
schley
"I know it is tough trying to keep your young child in that seat without moving for this whole flight. I certainly don't want to have my seat kicked all flight and I know you don't want to have to keep reminding your child to stop doing it. Thus let's ask the FA to move you both to the first row, that way there is no seat in front of him to kick and you can rest easier knowing that is one less thing to have to worry about?"
I don't see the need to have a long dissertation with the parent. I would just make it clear that if the problem persists, the fecal matter will hit the fan. Might suggest the possiblity of accidently spilling my drink on them and other possible mishaps of an accidental nature.