Their voices rose above the drone of the engines, each statement more cutting than the last. The boy, sensing the tension, had stopped kicking and was now watching wide-eyed as the adults argued over his behavior.
The flight attendants, now at their row, attempted to calm the situation. “Please, let’s lower our voices,” one attendant said soothingly. “We’re disturbing the other passengers.” But Carl was beyond caring about the disturbance. “This isn’t just about noise. It’s about teaching respect, something that’s obviously missing here!” he shouted, his voice echoing through the cabin.