Ahhh I remember the good old days when we were on route to LAX and the captain asked if any small children (accompanied by parents obviously) would like too see his office. That was the captain asking PAX
Now days the pilot cowers behind the reinforced door and peers through a little peek-hole in the door before going out into the cabin (for toilet, speak to F/A, etc). And if there is a small child standing there waiting to use the toilet,
the pilot won't - cannot - open the door! The child might be a terrorist, you see!
It is unbelievable! It is sad and pathetic to watch, and an absolute insult to be a participant in. What the f*** have we become? We have been royally conned, believe me.