Originally Posted by
nonce
Seriously however what would you like the mother to do with the child? It is not like the mother a) wanted an upset child and b) was intent on disturbing the ambiance of you and the rest of the lounge.
Be a parent.
Originally Posted by
nonce
It is not like the mother was intent on disturbing the ambiance of you and the rest of the lounge.
I would not say they were intent on disturbing the ambiance; more they had callous disregard for anyone else.
Originally Posted by
nonce
It is not like the mother wanted an upset child
The child wasn't upset, it just wanted to scream. At that age she was just testing out her newly discovered vocal chords. She was having fun, but Mom didn't need to allow her to walk all over the lounge invading other people's space and share her wonderful screaming daughter with everyone.
The parent should have been a parent and managed their child in way that they hung out in the area where they were seated. That is why I moved. I don't blame the kid, I blame the parents. Of course they have tunnel vision and think their kid is so cute, and go wherever the kid wanted to roam with callous disregard for the quiet enjoyment of anyone else.
The staff could have said something to the parents. If I go around screaming in the lounge, they probably would have said something to me. The same rules apply, but in the case of children, their parents are responsible for their conduct (an integral part of being a parent!). JMHO
Fortunately they were not in F. I feel sorry for whoever was graced with being near them on the plane.