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Traveling is a lot of fun, and visiting new places is a privilege.

Its also essential to plan well in advance when youre traveling with youngchildren.

Except, this dad decided he didnt need to do any of that.

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Instead, he felt that his 5-year-old child was perfectly capable of managing a long planetripalone.

Luckily, his wife had common sense and put her foot down.

She shared that her husband had taken their son on a ski trip to Aspen with his friends.

Dad Thinks 13+ Hour Flight Is Okay For 5YO To Manage Alone, Shocked Wife Insists He Accompany Kid

While on vacation, her husband learned he had a work meeting in Singapore.

She told netizens, Im going to be honest I wouldnt care if missing the meeting cost him money.

My sons comfort is more important.

Dad Thinks 13+ Hour Flight Is Okay For 5YO To Manage Alone, Shocked Wife Insists He Accompany Kid

But her husband didnt share this view and instead got mad at her for insisting he accompany his child.

Nearly 7 million kids travel by plane yearly with the help of UM programs.

Despite how often kids seem to be traveling on their own, there are still many safety concerns.

Dad Thinks 13+ Hour Flight Is Okay For 5YO To Manage Alone, Shocked Wife Insists He Accompany Kid

There have been instances of children being put on the wrong flight or cases where airlines have faced trouble.

Some flights can also bediverted or delayed, which is stressful for a young child.

Thats why airlines also mention that parents who aresending minorson flights should opt for nonstop options.

Dad Thinks 13+ Hour Flight Is Okay For 5YO To Manage Alone, Shocked Wife Insists He Accompany Kid

This is a necessary precaution in case of anyflight disruptions.

This will help parents get some peace of mind when theirchildis soaring up in the air all alone.

Thats why it makes sense that the woman insisted her husband travel with their son.

Dad Thinks 13+ Hour Flight Is Okay For 5YO To Manage Alone, Shocked Wife Insists He Accompany Kid

She did not mind him even missing the meeting because thesafetyof her kid was of the utmost importance.

He, however, did not understand the seriousness of the situation and valued his work more.

Do you think there was any way for the 5-year-old to travel alone?

Dad Thinks 13+ Hour Flight Is Okay For 5YO To Manage Alone, Shocked Wife Insists He Accompany Kid

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