Originally Posted by pokee

It has nothing to do with money. It's a safety issue!!! It's RIDICULOUS that I have a flight attendant hounding me to put my 5 lb purse under the seat, you know, in case there's turbulence...but the 30 lb child sitting in the person's lap beside me doesn't need to be stowed...

I have two kids, so I am not adverse to having little ones on a plane. I just think they should have their own seat (with their car seat - just like in the car) for the safety and comfort for everyone on board.