Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 14:00     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old? Who is she going to see?


11 yrs. he wants to take her on half of his vacation with his (childless therefor clueless about children- sorry) new wife. I’m so angry he’s be such an idiot in regards to his parenting responsibilities, I’m shaking. He’s generally a blue ribbon, horrible jerk but even for him, this was a shock to me.


11 is not “young daughter”...she is a tween. Your jealousy is showing. How does DD feel about the flight? What other steps to independence does she take...ride the bus? Sleep away camp?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 14:00     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd say...

HELL TO THE NO.



Okay thanks. Anyone else??? I am not a helicopter but it seems ridiculously insane!


OP--this is your kid. You do not need to crowd-source this one. If your ex wants to see your kid, then s/he needs to make arrangements for the child to be accompanied. Being cheap does not trump safety.


Thanks. It’s actually both of my daughters. I already said NO a long with a few comments about why, but he didn’t respond (passive aggressive you-know-what...) so I just started to wonder what other mothers would think of this concept.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 14:00     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How old? Who is she going to see?


11 yrs. he wants to take her on half of his vacation with his (childless therefor clueless about children- sorry) new wife. I’m so angry he’s be such an idiot in regards to his parenting responsibilities, I’m shaking. He’s generally a blue ribbon, horrible jerk but even for him, this was a shock to me.


And, what's wrong with him doing a direct flight and going on vacation as a family. If he is taking his child on a vacation he is doing his parenting responsibilities. If he went on vacation without his child then you'd complain. Real issue is you think that money is yours and are upset he got remarried.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:58     Subject: Re:Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Please share these articles with your ex and then ask if he/she still wants the child to go unaccompanied:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/01/04/sleeping-woman-sexually-assaulted-on-plane-by-man-sitting-between-her-and-his-wife-officials-say/?utm_term=.5ca585dbe4f5

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/crime/article/Teen-sexually-assaulted-on-Seattle-flight-13552767.php

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-metoo-movement-has-now-reached-35000-feet-2018-05-23


Oh my god how horrifying awful. It never ends does it...? Females are so at risk, everywhere.


Three articles and millions fly everyday. Bad crap happens at home as well.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:58     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:How old? Who is she going to see?


11 yrs. he wants to take her on half of his vacation with his (childless therefor clueless about children- sorry) new wife. I’m so angry he’s be such an idiot in regards to his parenting responsibilities, I’m shaking. He’s generally a blue ribbon, horrible jerk but even for him, this was a shock to me.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:57     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:How young? Big difference between 6 and 12 year olds? Why don't you offer to fly one way and he do one way?


A non-stop...I would be ok with 10+ depending on the child. I flew frequently as a kid as an unaccompanied minor (before they had any real rules) and i was a savvy flier. At 12, I could easily navigate a plane change. I also was babysitting toddlers at age 11. Way too much coddling and fear nowadays.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:55     Subject: Re:Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:Please share these articles with your ex and then ask if he/she still wants the child to go unaccompanied:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/01/04/sleeping-woman-sexually-assaulted-on-plane-by-man-sitting-between-her-and-his-wife-officials-say/?utm_term=.5ca585dbe4f5

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/crime/article/Teen-sexually-assaulted-on-Seattle-flight-13552767.php

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-metoo-movement-has-now-reached-35000-feet-2018-05-23


Oh my god how horrifying awful. It never ends does it...? Females are so at risk, everywhere.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:53     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I'd say...

HELL TO THE NO.



Okay thanks. Anyone else??? I am not a helicopter but it seems ridiculously insane!


OP--this is your kid. You do not need to crowd-source this one. If your ex wants to see your kid, then s/he needs to make arrangements for the child to be accompanied. Being cheap does not trump safety.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:51     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:How young? Big difference between 6 and 12 year olds? Why don't you offer to fly one way and he do one way?


A 14 hour flight???
That's a hard no for a 6 year old AND for a 12 year old.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:50     Subject: Re:Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Please share these articles with your ex and then ask if he/she still wants the child to go unaccompanied:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2018/01/04/sleeping-woman-sexually-assaulted-on-plane-by-man-sitting-between-her-and-his-wife-officials-say/?utm_term=.5ca585dbe4f5

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/crime/article/Teen-sexually-assaulted-on-Seattle-flight-13552767.php

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-metoo-movement-has-now-reached-35000-feet-2018-05-23
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:50     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
How old? Who is she going to see?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:50     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
How young? Big difference between 6 and 12 year olds? Why don't you offer to fly one way and he do one way?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:48     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Anonymous wrote:I'd say...

HELL TO THE NO.



Okay thanks. Anyone else??? I am not a helicopter but it seems ridiculously insane!
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:46     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
I'd say...

HELL TO THE NO.

Anonymous
Post 05/18/2019 13:44     Subject: Unaccompanied minor on long haul transpacific flight?
Ex wants to put young daughter on an international 14 hr flight, as an unaccompanied minor. I was horrified and said no! What would you say??