You think maybe the owner laughed because they were nervous too, not just being rude? Little kids learn by watching, and it can be a teachable moment if done safe. @bettyh84 has a point about it being risky, but sometimes people just handle stress weird. Gotta keep the kid back, but shutting it all down feels like a missed chance.

What is it about trips that always sparks huge fights in otherwise calm groups?

Watched my friend's Etsy shop get torn apart in reviews because they used bubble wrap. One customer posted a video unboxing and shaming the plastic, just like @taylor26 said. She panicked and swapped to corrugated cardboard sleeves overnight. Lost a bunch of orders but saved her brand long-term.

Actually see this with a lot of simple things. Good bread needs time to rise, a stew gets better the longer it simmers. The extra effort always shows in the final result.