Reply #150: Plenty of parents can control their kids

[ncabot22]

I've been on planes where I've seen parents control a two year-old by telling the child to sit down and be quiet. The mother could have tried telling her child to sit and be quiet--who knows--she may have. It is the lack of courtesy some parents have that annoys me moreso than a noisy kid. At least make an effort to control your kids. The parents that let their kids prattle on and on and on are inconsiderate and should rethink travel plans if, IF, they can't keep their kids quiet or in their seats.

Here's an example: some friends were at a cafe last week. The six year-old next to them kept screaming "but I don't want that". The mom and dad did nothing. Why should people have to listen to that?

I don't see what is wrong with telling a child to be quiet. My parents told me to shut up and I'm not a serial killer, I don't have self-esteem issues and I'm very close to both of them. Hell, my mom used to threaten me before we went into a store or a restaurant saying "behave or else". I behaved and all was well. More parents should be a bit firmer with their children. 2 year-olds know what "be quiet" means..at least the smart ones do.