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‘Why did I get sat next to him?’: Woman says she had to take care of stranger’s…
A TikTok creator says she spent a 10-hour flight taking care of a stranger’s child while his mom and grandma sat across the aisle.
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Passenger Shares Viral Story of Unexpected Babysitting on 10-Hour Flight, Igniting Debate on Parental Responsibility
A recent social media post by user 'Bre' has sparked a debate online after she shared her experience of inadvertently 'babysitting' a stranger's child on a 10-hour flight. Bre, who was seated next to an approximately 8-12-year-old boy in a window seat, detailed how she found herself assisting the child with meals, drinks, and even helping him get comfortable enough to sleep. The boy's mother and grandmother were seated directly across the aisle but reportedly remained disengaged, wearing headphones and covering themselves with blankets for the duration of the flight. Bre recounted the child's behavior, stating, "He never stopped moving... and I'm watching his mom and his grandma, headphones in, blankets over their heads. Like, just straight up checked out." She also mentioned the child experiencing night terrors during the flight. While she clarified, "I'm not a monster. Like, I helped him because he needed help," she questioned the appropriateness of the situation, adding, "I should not have to babysit for someone else's child on a 10-hour flight." The incident has ignited discussions among viewers about parental responsibility and passenger etiquette on long-haul journeys.
