Southwest Airlines Sings Lullaby

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"Slapping of toddler on plane stirs a debate" by Associated Press | August 19, 2010

ALBUQUERQUE — A mother told aviation police she slapped her crying 13-month-old daughter on a flight between Dallas and Albuquerque because the child kicked her, authorities said.

The explanation came after Southwest Airlines flight attendant Beverly McCurley reported taking the child from the mother during Monday’s flight and walking to the rear of the plane after seeing the child slapped on the face and hearing passengers complain.

The incident has sparked an online debate about when onlookers should intervene in child discipline.

When do you intervene to stop a MASS-MURDERING OCCUPATION or WAR CRIMINAL SIEGE, MSM?

McCurley also told authorities the child had a black eye.

Both parents told aviation police the black eye came from a dog bite a few days earlier.

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Related: Cost of dog bites rising for insurers

Premiums just went up again.

The baby was checked by paramedics at Albuquerque airport, a scheduled stop on the flight to Seattle.

The names of the parents were withheld because they were not arrested or charged. The family boarded another flight to continue the trip.

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Awww, look at 'em sleeping like a baby!