I will forever be an advocate for parents taking their kids on flights.
Whether it’s summer break, spring break, winter break, fall break, a random weekend getaway – it doesn’t matter – parents should expose their kids to flying on planes as soon as they can afford it.
Obviously cost plays a major role in many family travel decisions. Tickets may seem pricey, but opening your children’s eyes to the wonders of air travel is truly priceless. After all, money is just paper…you can’t take it with you.
There are so many benefits for kids experiencing travel at young ages. Getting kids on planes early helps show them the proper air travel etiquette. Jusst as they learn each time you take them out to a restaurant, kids need to learn how to behave while on an airplane– something some adults still struggle with.
And while it may seem daunting and stressful, and even though you will likely feel exhausted when it’s over, the memories made are completely worth it all. Besides, staying at home can be stressful in and of itself.
My wife and I have to remind ourselves of all of this each time we fly with the kids. We miss the days of when they flew for free.
This past weekend we flew to Dallas, Texas to see family. As we packed for the trip, the joy in my daughter’s face could probably be seen from space. The thrills she had just from packing carried over into walking around the airport like she owned the place.
The late flight there and the early morning flight back both had some steady turbulence throughout. However, our kids were completely unbothered by it…which sort of stunned us parents.
We decided we’d chalk that up as a big parenting win.
So, will you join me in being an advocate for getting the kids flying?
Let me know your thoughts and follow me on social media: @EricBowman_
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