Parents Said ‘He’s Just a Kid’ When Their Child Kicked My Seat — The Outcome Was Unexpected
I boarded a seven-hour flight hoping for peace—a book, headphones, and quiet time to relax. Things were fine until I felt a light thump on the back of my seat, which quickly turned into a steady kicking. I turned to see a young boy behind me, cheerfully swinging his legs. His parents sat beside him, completely absorbed in their phones. I hoped it would stop on its own, but the kicking continued nonstop.
After trying to ignore it, I politely asked the parents if they could speak to their son. The mother barely looked up and said, “He’s just a kid,” then continued scrolling. The father gave a casual shrug. The boy giggled and continued kicking with even more enthusiasm. Eventually, I called a flight attendant, who kindly asked the family to help keep things calm. For a moment, it worked—but only until she walked away.
