Should Airlines Change the ‘Lap Child’ Policy?

I agree with Beth.

When I saw the title of this piece, I was completely confused.  I thought to myself:  “What the hell is a lap child…don’t tell me some kid actually rides in his/her mother or father’s lap during the whole flight!”  Well, after reading the article the answer is yes.  So, here is my new question:

If the plane crashes, the child dies and so does other passengers because the child literally becomes a loose canon ball - who gets sued first?  The FAA for not banning the practise.  The airline for allowing the practise.  And/or the recently grieving parent that held the child.

Or - let me guess…no lawsuit at all because someone somewhere will think it is too barbaric to sue and set precedent to avoid future catastrophes.

If parents were chiefly concerned with their children’s safety they would purchase a seat for the child regardless of the cost.  If you are too poor to fly safely, don’t.

The age limit is under 2 and the child is in a harness that is hooked on to the adult traveling seat belt.  Its safe - not especially comfortable.