AIBU?
to not want ds1 to go on an airplane at 3 years old?
astragirl · 16/04/2011 20:10
Ds1's dad stated today that he wanted to take him on an airplane to Scotland for a wedding in August. He wants to pick him up on a Friday and bring him back on the Sunday (the dad doesn't live with us, long story, but sees him Saturday - Sunday every fortnight). Don't know why I'm stressing about it but am worried that for ds, like what if he doesn't enjoy it, what if he's scared? AIBU or should i just deal with it?
Georgimama · 16/04/2011 20:16
If you live in the UK this can't be more than a hour and half flight each way, wherever you are. It's 55 minutes from Bristol to Edinburgh, for example. I can't see why he should be scared - he may not like having to sit still for some time between the points where they illuminate the seat belt sign and they say you can take it off, it's usually a good 20 mins or so, but he'll cope.
Is it not the case that you just don't want your ex to take him to Scotland for the weekend? I mean, if he agreed to go by train (much more boredom/annoyance potential for a 3 year old) but needed to have him for longer in order to fit the journey in, would that be OK? Bet it wouldn't.
. They love flying I think your Das would probably really enjoy it too!penguin73 · 16/04/2011 20:18
As others have said it's only a short flight so even if he doesn't like it he wont have to put up with it for that long. But I think you will find he will love it, particularly if you 'big up' the whole experience for him. Hide your worries from him and let him go off and have his adventure.
Grabaspoon · 16/04/2011 20:23
YABU
So what if he doesn't enjoy it? It's sitting in a chair for an hour with books and snacks and a parents undivided attention in a place he doesn't know. His Dad is there if he doesn't like it and it's only going to be an hour or so.
What if he's scared? His Dad is there to help him through the experience.
You do know you could put this with any experience
What if he doesn't enjoy it? What if he's scared?
- Doctors/Dentists
- New friends house
- Nursery
- Trip to the zoo
- Trip to the park
Are you going to stop your son going/doing these?
AnnieLobePassoverSeder · 16/04/2011 20:30
YABVU. Do you have plane issues? My two have always loved flying, both started at just a few weeks old. A quick flight is so much better with a small child than a looooooooooooooooong drive or train journey.
Please don't project your worries onto him though, or he won't enjoy it and he will be scared.
PixieOnaLeaf · 16/04/2011 21:17
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