- Flying first class is better than flying coach.

- I travel frequently for leisure with my four-year-old son (SM on Delta), my eighteen month-old daughter, and my wife (also DL SM).

- I have no hesitation about flying with my family in the First Class cabin. Because I can. Because I like it.

That said, I believe in respecting the people around me. I teach this value to my children. This applies to the person clearing my plate at a truck stop, equally as much as it applies to someone in a six thousand dollar suit occupying the business class seat next to me.

If circumstances call for me to eat at a truck stop, I will. I will order what I want. I will do everything I can to enable my children to have good behavior (i.e. prepare). I will attempt to correct any 'bad' behavior. We will respect those around us.

If circumstances call for us to fly (as they often to, since we have a bi-coastal extended family, and simply like to travel internationally), we will. If we can fly in Business or First class, we will. Because we can. I will do everything I can to enable my children to have good behavior (i.e. prepare). I will attempt to correct any 'bad' behavior. We will respect those around us.

My two cents. Well...at least two yen.