A video of an incident on board a flight in Brazil generated great repercussion on social media. In the episode, a passenger was recorded by a mother who accused her of “lack of empathy” for not giving up her window seat so that a child, who was crying, could sit down.
The recording shows the mother harshly criticizing the passenger, while she remains calm, remaining silent and avoiding confrontation.
In the video, the mother declares: “In the 21st century, a person has no empathy for a child, that is disgusting.” Despite the criticism, the passenger did not react to the insults and ignored the situation. The child’s crying in the background is audible during the disagreement.
Internet users on social media expressed support for the passenger, considering that giving up a previously reserved seat is not an obligation. They argued that the mother could have arranged the seating better when purchasing the tickets.
The discussion reignited debates about passenger rights, coexistence in public spaces and even the role of family organization when traveling.
