Seen, not heard

I spend a lot of time on airplanes, which means I spend a lot of time listening to the sound of screaming children.

I’ve always said that discipline — or lack there of — is revealed in tight spaces.

(Some parents also don’t seem to know to give their infants a bottle at take-off and landing to relieve the pressure in their ears.  We really need to get that trick out there.)

I was reminded of all those crying babies this morning in Central Park.  There really weren’t that many children out that early — just lots and lots of dog parents and their kids.

A lack of discipline run amuck.

Because of the heavy snow, the powers that be in Central Park opened the Great Lawn, and the dogs and their humans were taking full advantage.  I’ve never seen so many packed in one spot at one time.

And while dogs don’t scream, their people certainly do.  Scream their names.  Scream “Come” (with little effect).  Just scream.  And let’s face it — if you don’t spend the first few months of your dog’s life training them, you spend years just screaming at them.

And your dog gets branded as ‘bad.’  How unfair is that?

So, whether your child is human, or of  the canine variety, do them and the world a favor.  Teach them some rules…and then stick to them.

It will make for a happier planet (and hopefully, a tad quieter one, too).