> It's ludicrous to suggest that the human race's survival depends on children routinely flying commercial to go on vacations. True. Its not at all necessary

> It's ludicrous to suggest that the human race's survival depends on children routinely flying commercial to go on vacations. True. Its not at all necessary to go on vacations. Required is a strong word, but I would say ability to move freely is somewhat of a basic human right. In the modern world, air travel is important given families are spread out, which necessitates air travel to allow families to see each other. Modern business requirements also often require air travel, and (speaking for myself) I have sometimes brought my daughter on business trips out of necessity or convenience. I also wasn't saying the human race would end if people didn't go on family vacations, strictly that it would end if people didn't reproduce. so I'm saying, people should try to be ok with reproduction/kids (and therefore kids crying) if they care about the future of the human race. The right of people with kids to travel with their kids is separate, but I think it follows.