New Rules for Flying With Children
In the New York TImes:
New air travel restrictions are taking a toll on parents with small children. Any thoughts on how to keep youngsters calm and entertained under the circumstances?
Thoughts from Mary: These new airline restrictions are going to make traveling with a toddler or preschooler very difficult indeed. How can a parent be expected to reason with a young child who cannot grok why she must remain still during the last hour of a flight or why she is not permitted to go to the bathroom when her needs are urgent? Do you bring a diaper and a plastic bag and persuade her to pee in her seat?
Yikes! Can't you just hear all of the screaming and wailing? And can you blame her? What's a parent to do? Travel or not travel? One might consider staying closer to home and traveling by car or train until there are more definite rules and regulations worked out. Then reconsider if your trip is worth the stress you may be subjecting yourself and your child to.
