Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
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"Unrestrained children can become projectiles."
— Lia Tuso , Academic
"We've all been those parents. But this is beyond the pale."
— Charles Hurt , Celebrity
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