I think before one travels with children in first class they should recognize a certain level of behavior is required. My wife and I often travel with our 1 and 3 year olds. If we are traveling when we think they will be sleeping or should be in control we will go in first class. If however we know they will be wide awake and the flight is long enough that they will not be able to sit still, then we go in coach. If unexpected crying occurs we address the situation including walking to the back of the plane or going into the restroom until they calm down.

While a crying child is not pleasant, the first class passenger speaking as loud as possible into the airphone to impress other passengers is equally unpleasant. Last week I was seated in first class next to a woman whos perfume was so strong it was reaching toxic levels, I would gladly have traded her for a crying child.

It not children that's the problem, its parents, or travelers in general, that fail to give any consideration to those who will be seated near them.