We all complain about kids acting up on plane even when they’re our own kids.But when you think how bored and irritable and poorly-behaved adults can be during a long-haul flight, we can hardly blame kids According to a psychologist and boredom specialist, it takes precisely 49 minutes and 47 seconds before a child under 12 starts up with that all-too familiar cry of The psychologist worked with 2000 British parents of children under 12 years to study the kinds of activities that kept kids engaged. Breaking up this passive activity for active or creative ones will stop children becoming bored, restless and disruptive.’ So here we have some activities which can easily engage kids Passive activities Watching films and Listening to music Active activities Walking up and down the aisle, playing with a pack of cards Creative activities: Drawing, colouring Sensory activities: Giving them something to eat or drink Interactive activities Reading and talking to them. Very young children don’t need very sophisticated toys for a plane journey and will be most amused by things in the environment, including people and of course their parents Older children can be given simple materials like notebooks and pens, puzzle books and comics. Ensure that they take breaks every so often to walk up and down the plane and try to restrict the passive viewing just like you might at home. Read More Explore some Ancient and less known Saraswati Temples in India for Basant Panchami Pooja Murder on the Orient Express is a gateway to many amazing destinations Going For Cruise Holiday? Read our Article. San Francisco: A perfect holiday destination for kids