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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting responses here. The mom was watching videos and the dad was playing video games. Was easy to know as both had volume on. The toddler would chill when the mom shared the screen then start screaming when taken away.

We have now adult twins. First flight for both @ 4 months. Lots of 8-12 hour car trips in the early years. We spent a fair amount of time reading on how to handle travel as it was 2 v 2 defense or offense depending on who got upperhand. We didn’t really allow screens till they were 3 so we spent the preboard time moving around, engaging in simple games, etc. We also talked and practiced using inside voices leading up to the trip. We knew that they would make a game day decision on how they were going to comport themselves but felt we should give it the old college try.

They were hellions @ 14 months but fortunately we had rear seats in plane with no one in front of us. At 23 months, they were hellions on Amtrak. But it was a 1 v 2 as I had the flu and couldn’t move in my seat lest it not go well. The older couple across the aisle was clearly not happy. Felt bad and apologized. If there other trying times, I don’t remember as clearly.

I smiled at the toddler and played a bit of peekaboo. That worked a bit but not sustainable.

Sh*t definitely happens with toddlers in transit. And parents should still make an effort to model how to behave when with others. Just like learning please and thank you, it can take time but def worth it.

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