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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why would anyone take issue with this? The kids aren’t infants. They’re 40 feet away at most, in an enclosed space.

We have our kids fly First/Business with us when we can, but often (particularly on domestic flights) there won’t be enough seats available. Kids get demoted first. They’re small, know how to fly/behave, and again—not infants who need a parent nearby. 
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It’s awkward for the adults who have to ride next to your young children. We end up stepping in for you when all we want is a quiet ride to our destination.

Of course I’m going to think of you as selfish and detached. It’s hard not to as I’m helping your child open a snack, etc. [/quote]

My 10 year old knows how to open a bag of pretzels, thanks.

If you spoke to or otherwise interacted with him beyond maybe an initial head nod or “hello” when first sitting down, he’d have his guard up about you being a weirdo. 
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Your ten year old still can need help.  It's not just snacks.  If you cannot sit with your 10 year old, leave them home with the nanny who actually raises them.[/quote]

Some of us have 10 year olds who are independent and we raised them ourselves.  For example I personally put the time in to teach them to cook, do their own laundry, and do basic chores around the house starting when they were 6.  No nanny! Now, at 10, they can fly by themselves, go to the store, they even have their own investment accounts.  Perhaps your kids aren't very bright, mine have demonstrated responsibility and I don't give them tasks they cannot handle. Watching a movie and eating m&ms a few steps away from me? They can handle that.[/quote]

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