The problem is always the parents who either have not raised their children to have manners. As for infants who are to small, there are medications which can safely help them sleep, not experience the discomfort, and at the same time make a trip comfortable for everyone.
Some parents are just inconsiderate and themselves have no manner--as shown concretely by some of the postings in this thread: namecaliing, etc.
When I pay a full fare first class ticket which cost 2 months of my take home salary, I want to have a peaceful experience. That doesn't makeme an elitist SOB, just a hard working person who sometimes wants to enjoy himself.
When I was a small child and hyper, my grandmother would not let me disturb patrons in restaurants but instead have me eat in another room.
It's sad to see adults bicker on this board. We have other venues for this: perhaps a guest appearance on Jerry Springer!

Nobbi