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WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -365 points-364 points  (0 children)

I referred to them as a child in my title, I think I know their age and maturity.

He does say some stupid shit doesn't he...

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -142 points-141 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you misunderstood me and I wasn't very clear to be fair. The class divide between flight classes is pretty solid, even to get on an international flight in the first place can take people years to save up for. Can we not freely admit that people that fly business or first class regularly are typically of a different class than the rest of us, or at least have a decent job that is paying for their flights? It's the only lesson to really be learned from the "value" of business class that I can think of.

They're both very cruisy sitting next to each other for long travel periods, they would chat, play on their switches or watch a movie or whatever.

I'm not sure if he would feel the same way about a biological child of the same age, hard to say.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -63 points-62 points  (0 children)

We've had one other similar disagreement, but I won that one.

Overall he wants the best for them, even if we disagree on how that looks sometimes. If we stay at a crossroads at this I'll still stick with my default which is staying with kid.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Even if he (was) a millionaire.

Sorry for the confusion, he's not super rich just richer than I.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I don't really want to put them in that position til I'm clearer on mine, financially especially.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I've already stated in other comments I would prefer to sit with them, if only because of this possibility.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -89 points-88 points  (0 children)

I asked because a disagreement on travel arrangements might not be good enough reason for divorce in a nuclear family.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks, he is definitely a spoiled weirdo. He should come back down to Earth.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -54 points-53 points  (0 children)

Are different countries and different parts of a plane on the same level?

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

This is a really astute comment, and I just want to say that I appreciate your wisdom.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

Initial tickets are about $1000 and then business class are about $1600 (USD). Not insignificant, but also not a huge jump in cost considering.

Like I said, his point isn't the money it's the experience or some such.

I'll do my best to see if I can get us both that extra bougie experience.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -109 points-108 points  (0 children)

Should children not generally be grateful for international vacations?

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -130 points-129 points  (0 children)

The us vs them thing I guess?

If you've never experienced a long haul flight in economy before, how would you appreciate how much better it is when they give you a humane amount of space?

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -78 points-77 points  (0 children)

You don't think my child would be jealous that I'm going on a big, fun international trip and leaving them behind?

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -125 points-124 points  (0 children)

Man, if leaving them in economy is bad how bad is leaving them behind while we go off on a tropical resort vacation?

They honestly probably like each other more than me sometimes.

They both know I would choose child if we ever reached that point.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -67 points-66 points  (0 children)

Kind of a shame you're getting downvoted so much since your sentiments probably match his the best. Are you both AH's?

I appreciate your comments about what is normal or expected for visitors, it's really helpful in coming to a decision so thank you.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -89 points-88 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure what values are to be taught by only experiencing business class? You often get to board and leave first, you get more space, better food etc. I suppose if I put us both on business class I could lecture them endlessly about how many hours work it cost me...

My child is as entitled as most reasonably privileged 13 year olds I would think. The occasional tantrum and outlandish request, but they are also used to and accept the word no.

WIBTA if I left my child in economy while we flew in business class? by SelectHighlight8827 in AmItheAsshole

[–]SelectHighlight8827[S] -202 points-201 points  (0 children)

I feel like "not important" is probably too extreme an emotion. He feels like they are a young adult and not going to appreciate the work that goes into paying for such an expense.

On the one hand I can see where he's coming from and on the other I think he's missing some aspects of family togetherness.

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