Summary
Witney Carson, a professional dancer from "Dancing With the Stars," faced criticism after sharing Instagram Stories about negative experiences with other passengers while flying with her young son. She questioned whether it was reasonable to expect a child to stay quiet for an entire long flight and shared incidents where passengers and flight attendants commented on her son's behavior. The stories sparked discussions on Reddit, with many criticizing her views on handling children during air travel.
Key Facts
- Witney Carson posted Instagram Stories about issues faced during flights with her young son.
- On a long flight, a passenger asked Carson's son to be quiet, which she found unreasonable.
- Carson mentioned an encounter where a flight attendant repeatedly "shushed" her son.
- She learned another passenger suggested her son should wear a mask after a long travel day because he looked sick.
- Most Reddit users reacted negatively to Carson's posts, feeling she was insensitive.
- A survey showed most U.S. and Canadian travelers support families flying with young children.
- The survey also revealed most travelers do not intervene with other people's children on flights.
