Yeah. I mean I am of two minds here. We flew to Mexico City a while ago with two young children, not complete babies but the youngest was still in diapers. We were THOSE parents with THOSE kid. No running around or kicking but they just could not stop crying. Small ear canals. Change of pressure. Too painful.

On the other hand when we have traveled in heavily Spanish areas I’ve noticed most everyone was completely cool with the sounds of children. It’s just life and life is good. People would offer to have them sit with them and feed them so you can get a break. Complete strangers.

I’d rather be the latter culture than the former. But we’ve no real unified cultural expectations in the US. A major problem. A great strength. I dunno anymore