got children?" or "What do you know about kids?" n Trying to parent another person's misbehaving child can be quite a problem. In 15 years, I've never had an unruly child on board who was travelling with a he hands-on parent. Was Airlines sometimes have cards or colouring books to occupy children on board. A few airlines even provide child-friendly tables and chairs and toys at the gate ht areas to keep small passengers happy before boarding. ery And one flight attendant was very clear: Kids are members of the public like everyone else, and they often have to go places. I'd always prefer to have ten you babies on board than one drunk!