Originally Posted by
BamaVol
This wouldn't have happened with any of my kids because I wouldn't let it happen. Kids are inclined to kick because they're bored, naturally energetic and don't fit in the seats properly. The correct procedure is to address the parent. It is not appropriate to intimidate the child or even speak directly to him in a "non-threatening" manner. It is not appropriate to attempt to intimidate the parent. Rudeness in response to rudeness is still rudeness. If I could not get the parent to resolve the issue, I would ask a FA for assistance.
If the parent won't address the problem, it's certainly appropriate to intimidate him or her. Kids only do that when they know they can get away with it - they're not dumb.
Heck, I remember overhearing parents tell their children not to worry about upsetting the "mean old man" in front of them.
In that situation, I'd turn around to the parent and say, "You haven't begun to see mean yet. That kid kicks my seat again, I'm going to pour this glass of ice water all over
you."