Originally Posted by
tlhanger
I am a woman and I thought how it really may protect a man, even though "What is this world coming too" was in my mind too. Then I thought of the bratty kid that sat next to me on a flight and kicked me and constantly was putting the tray up and down. How do I get on that list?
To a large extent, the world comes to where we lead it. I'm a dad who adores children and considers it a great privilege to talk and play with them. I realize there is some paranoia about male boogymen, but I don't let that stop me from interacting with kids. It's just a matter of not being presumptuous with kids or their parents (e.g., I wouldn't tickle a kid unless I know kid & parents very well).
I have purposely taken seats on Southwest (open seating) next to kids. Others can be paranoid if they choose. That's just not how I'm going to live my life.