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Old Jul 5, 2008 | 4:51 pm
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Kimberley
 
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Originally Posted by fedup flyer
I am surprised no one has mentioned:

Kids that run around the gate area like its romper room. They one that yell and scream at the top of their lungs and sometimes its encouraged by the parents.

I've seen this on several occasions--the parents always claim they are letting the little brats "tire themselves out so WE can get some rest on the plane". Absolutely no respect for others in the gate area who may be trying to work.
I'll agree that kids running around can be annoying, but if peace to work in is the most important thing to you, then the gate area probably isn't the best place to be. They are noisy places. Besides, playing is a child's work. It's how they develop.

My own children, of course, are always angels
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