Traveling by aeroplane is never simple, especially when you have young children. Anthony Bass of the Toronto Blue Jays, though, is causing a stir online after criticising flight attendants for allegedly “making” his wife clean up after their children on a plane.
On Sunday, Bass made the allegation that a United Airlines employee had his wife, Sydney Rae Bass, clean up their toddler’s mess while she was “on her hands and knees.”
“My 22-week pregnant wife was forced to get down on her hands and knees by the [United] flight attendant to clean up the popcorn mess left by my youngest daughter, who was travelling with us along with a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. What are you talking about? “Tweeted him.
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The tweet soon generated discussion online, with many arguing that Bass was wrong and that parents should be held accountable for tidying up their children’s messes in public areas.
Sincere question: who is responsible for cleaning up the mess your 2-year-old made? I am the one in charge of my three children as their parent, “Bass said in response to a tweet, “The cleaning staff they employ!”
“I just had a 12-hour coach flight with my three children and was able to clean up after them for every messes. It is known as parenting. Do you anticipate the park’s cleaning staff to pick up after your pet? No; you are responsible for your child “one another said.
“You are in charge of your kids, so don’t expect a team to clean up your mess or the mess left by your family. In that circumstance, I would immediately pick up for my children “inserted a third.
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Several others criticised Bass for his personal “entitlement,” saying that this situation “should’ve been a teaching moment” and that the children might have assisted with the cleanup themselves.
In later tweets, Bass added some extra background in reaction to the criticism he had received, noting that “United provided the popcorn, not my wife.”
He was joined by others who felt that the airline should be in charge of cleaning up the mess.
One commenter said, “If they’re going to serve popcorn on the plane, be ready for messes to clean up.”
Everyone involved is wrong in this situation. Sorry 🤷♂️
— Kicky Sam 49 (@kickysam49) April 16, 2023
Another person commented, “Some of the comments are just ludicrous. “Ever dropped popcorn on the ground while watching a movie? After you depart, do you clean things up or does the theatre staff?”
However some believed that “Everyone participating in this issue is in error.
On Monday morning, Bass sent out one farewell tweet in which he expressed his gratitude to his supporters.
“I want to thank everyone for their help. Internally, United Airlines is handling the flight attendant’s issues “Noted he.
