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Delhi Father’s Pre-Flight Appeal for Patience Goes Viral

News outlets are treating the clip as a window into evolving norms for parenting and courtesy on flights.

Overview

  • An Instagram video shows Dr. Rohit Choudhary standing in an aircraft aisle to tell nearby passengers his toddler might get cranky during a five-hour flight.
  • He asks travelers to be patient, noting the child has flown before yet may still become unsettled, and he requests that no one curse or get upset if she cries.
  • The clip, posted to his account, includes a caption describing how parenthood reshaped his approach and his preference for communicating and apologizing in advance.
  • The video drew mixed reactions online, with many praising the considerate gesture and others calling such an announcement unnecessary.
  • Hindustan Times, India Today, and NDTV reported on the viral post, and Hindustan Times said it has sought additional details from the poster.