I read this and was wondering about writing something then spotted that the very top comment following the story expressed my view perfectly...
I do feel for the family but the Mother incited the concern by her own comment about her daughter “get to the melting point” and maybe scratch someone. It should also have been up to her to know the length of the flight, the food options etc and discuss with the airlines cares and concerns prior to the flight to ensure the safety of her child and everyone involved.