Originally Posted by JDiver

OK, folks, let's do some soul searching here.

Lady JDiver and I are in the exit row. Our two kiddies are behind us. There is an incident, where we are required to follow instructions, operate the emergency exit hatch and assist other passengers. We will, I promise you, totally ignore our kids' plight so we can do what we are supposed to, and imply we will do by accepting exit row seating.

BULL APPLES! Nobody has that much sang froid, and if they do, they certainly should not be parents. (Well there might be exceptional parents, and kids for that matter, but though we all regard ourselves so, it's usually wishful thinking.)