Gear_Down, if you were ever a parent (which I seriously doubt) I feel sorry for your kids. I was lucky, my kids enjoyed flying and never gave me any problems. I now have a grandson who is just over two years old. He is a dream. Very well behaved and never any trouble. However, I have no idea how he might react to a flight, especially in the descent when kids notoriously suffer ear ache and can, as a result, look for comfort from the parent(s). I don't dispute the rules, but I do most definitely dispute your attitude which for me clearly indicates that where children are concerned you haven't got the remotest clue.