It is unfortunate to be called a farting elitist SOB. I didn't call anyone names.

The beef is not with the child, of course, but with the parents who refuse to even attempt to do anything. I don't have a right to go and inconvenience people in the cabin, so they don't either. Kid or not, period.

And this has nothing to do with flying, btw. Same applies for movie theatres and restaurants. It's just basic manners. I once kicked out of a movie theater a couple and their screaming two year old that they refused to take outside as he was screaming his head off. Sorry, but no one forced you to have a kid, and if you had one, you have no right to impose their behavior on anyone else.

I'd be more inclined to be friendly if the parents attempted to do something or came to me with an apology for not being successful. Then, IMHO, they have shown consideration for others.

If that makes me a farting elitist SOB then I'll sign on the dotted line.


[This message has been edited by Droneklax (edited 01-09-2001).]