A video capturing a toddler wreaking havoc on a plane has gone viral, igniting a passionate debate about the parents’ handling of the situation. The footage, shared on Reddit’s “Public Freakout” section, has garnered millions of views and comments expressing frustration with the child’s behavior. In the video, the pig-tailed youngster, believed to be from the US, can be seen energetically jumping on a tray table, much to the dismay of the passenger seated in front. While the male passenger maintained his composure, viewers expressed their outrage and offered parenting advice, some even questioning the airline’s responsibility in the matter.

Reddit users did not hold back in their criticism of the parents, with one commenter stating they would never allow their child to disrupt others in such a manner. Another emphasized the need for proper parenting, expressing a sense of failure if their own children behaved similarly. In addition to the child’s bouncing antics, some viewers were also appalled by the sight of the toddler’s bare feet on the tray table, urging better hygiene practices on flights. Amidst the blame game, a few individuals suggested that the flight attendants should have intervened and hoped that the affected passenger received compensation from the airline.

Interestingly, a flight attendant recently went viral for shedding light on the most despised passengers on planes, and it’s not misbehaving children. According to Kat Kalamani, a six-year veteran in the aviation industry, it is the individuals who complain about crying babies that annoy the cabin crew the most. She emphasized that flight attendants find it particularly irritating when passengers express discontent over infants crying during flights. Despite the passengers’ belief that they are advocating for a peaceful journey, their complaints actually frustrate both the airline staff and fellow travelers. Kalamani suggested that instead of complaining, passengers should come prepared with noise-canceling headphones or offer assistance to parents in need.

Watch both of the mentioned videos below:

@katkamalani THIS 😡 i promise you, you wont win… just be a kind human and dont dont this @Dylan ♬ original sound – Kat Kamalani