Little red hat and west lakes, thanks for putting things in perspective, very sensible posts finally!
Unlike some who suggest that because you have a young child you should "take a ferry, rent a caravan etc.."
There were just some posters here who get things totally out of proportion and sound like they just have a dislike and intolerance to kids. Those are clearly in the wrong job. And yes, even though I do take care of my kids I might still ask the crew "can you please tell my child to sit down and strap up?" this is not because I haven't tried myself , but because (I think most parents experience this) the little darlings will react differently to a stranger telling them off rather than mom. just the way it is sometimes...
cheers