After the flight from hell.......
Jun 20, 2003 | 2:59 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Feebster:
Excuse me..I think I said they gave them antihistamines which are over the counter ones..not valium.</font>
Excuse me..I think I said they gave them antihistamines which are over the counter ones..not valium.</font>
As far as antihistamines are concerned, one should be very careful. They often interact with other drugs, such as antibiotics, and can have disastrous adverse reactions. In addition, the risk of inappropriate dosing, paradoxical reactions (child goes wild rather than sleepy) are good enoung reasons not to recommend their use in planes for the purpose of sedation.
I suggest a quick trip to the library were many books have tons of ideas on how to deal with children while travelling (plane, car or trains).
No need to abuse with drugs...
Jun 20, 2003 | 3:05 pm
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I can't believe that I am going to contribute in part to what will likely (but hopefully not) close a thread but
Sounds like an accusation to me.
My feeling is go for it. The other people on the plane have the right to some peace and quiet as well. If the parents think that this will help calm their child and help them sleep so they aren't tired, restless and cranky then I think they should be commended for the forethought. Not everyone can sleep on airplanes and keeping a child awake for a 20 hour trip could also be considered cruel.
I seriously doubt they plan on giving their kids an overdose. Bringing their game boys also shows forethought as to entertaining the kids when they are awake.
We will all differ in our approach to parenting and that's totally fine. It doesn't sound to me like anyone is saying that people should have to drug their kids when they fly. These parents are making a rational thought out decision based on how they know their children will react to this trip.
edited to add: after reading fromYXU's post I would ask with full respect, how about something different like gravol which is used for motion sickness and has the side effect of drowsiness? My parents always gave it to me in the car and boats and planes becasue I did get motion sickness.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Billiken:
Unless there are legitimate allergies/sinus problems, your brother should be charged with child abuse.</font>
Unless there are legitimate allergies/sinus problems, your brother should be charged with child abuse.</font>
My feeling is go for it. The other people on the plane have the right to some peace and quiet as well. If the parents think that this will help calm their child and help them sleep so they aren't tired, restless and cranky then I think they should be commended for the forethought. Not everyone can sleep on airplanes and keeping a child awake for a 20 hour trip could also be considered cruel.
I seriously doubt they plan on giving their kids an overdose. Bringing their game boys also shows forethought as to entertaining the kids when they are awake.
We will all differ in our approach to parenting and that's totally fine. It doesn't sound to me like anyone is saying that people should have to drug their kids when they fly. These parents are making a rational thought out decision based on how they know their children will react to this trip.
edited to add: after reading fromYXU's post I would ask with full respect, how about something different like gravol which is used for motion sickness and has the side effect of drowsiness? My parents always gave it to me in the car and boats and planes becasue I did get motion sickness.
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Jun 20, 2003 | 5:38 pm
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No need to make accusations. Looks like self-incrimination to me: (emphasis added)
Book 'em! 
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Feebster:
When my brother takes his two boys on long haul flights, they drug them up with antihistamines. And when they aren't in their drug induced comas, they have their game boys to occupy them. They are flying from Sydney to Vienna next week and my Sister in Law has it all worked out...she hopes
Before the flights she also talks to them about their behaviour on the plane. I think all parents shuld do this..no matter what class they fly in.
At least they have the good sense to only fly in Y.[/B]</font>
When my brother takes his two boys on long haul flights, they drug them up with antihistamines. And when they aren't in their drug induced comas, they have their game boys to occupy them. They are flying from Sydney to Vienna next week and my Sister in Law has it all worked out...she hopes
Before the flights she also talks to them about their behaviour on the plane. I think all parents shuld do this..no matter what class they fly in.
At least they have the good sense to only fly in Y.
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Jun 20, 2003 | 6:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JS:
No need to make accusations. Looks like self-incrimination to me: </font>
No need to make accusations. Looks like self-incrimination to me: </font>
Jun 20, 2003 | 10:12 pm
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My seatmate from DUB-ATL the other day performed 'Ruth and Hughies' the entire flight... Poor little guy was only about age 10 and apologized profusely. I gathered barfbags for him from all the neighbors and rubbed his back while telling him we're almost there...!
His Dad and Sister were in the seats in front of us... Dad had his hands full...hoboy!
Moral of story....ain't life grand -- sometimes!
His Dad and Sister were in the seats in front of us... Dad had his hands full...hoboy!
Moral of story....ain't life grand -- sometimes!
very nice thing to do. Doesn't sound like a troublemaker, just not feeling well and embaressed. Poor guy 
Glad he had such nice people on board to look after him.
Jun 21, 2003 | 2:10 am
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There was a young boy on one of my flights from SYD to LAX doing the same thing. Poor little thing. I felt so sorry for him. It was his first trip on a plane and he was so excited.
And yep..it can happen to anyone.
And yep..it can happen to anyone.