A mother has sparked a parenting debate after revealing that She left her boyfriend and 10-month-old daughter in economy class while she flew business class on an 11-hour flight.
UK native and California resident Ellis Cochlin opened up about her wonderful child-free international flight from Paris to Los Angeles on TikTok, where she has nearly 25,000 followers.
The content creator, who uses the identifier. @ellcochlinShe explained that her boyfriend, Rob, offered to babysit their daughter for the entire flight as part of his “push gift.”
However, the mother-of-one admitted feeling guilty about being treated like a queen in business class, where she was given a warm washcloth, wine and food while she reclined on a reclining bed.
UK native and California resident Ellis Cochlin went viral on TikTok after revealing that she left her boyfriend and 10-month-old daughter in economy class while she was sitting in business class on a flight.
The content creator, who goes by the handle @ellcochlin, explained that her boyfriend, Rob, offered to babysit their daughter, Prim, for the entire flight as part of his ‘push gift.’
“The flight from Paris to Los Angeles was just over 11 hours and the thought of having a flight without babies was like music to my ears,” she said.
‘Am I a horrible person for flying business class while my baby and boyfriend flew economy class?’ she asked at the beginning of the video.
Ellis noticed that she and Rob spend their money differently. While she likes to treat herself to jewelry and fly business class, he prefers to splurge on restaurants.
She recalled how she had to fly alone with Prim in the past and said she was delighted to have Rob help her before they headed to their separate seats.
“The flight from Paris to Los Angeles was just over 11 hours and the thought of having a flight without babies was like music to my ears,” she said.
“I love Prim and I love that little girl with all my heart, but let me tell you, flying long distances alone with a baby is not easy.”
Ellis explained that Rob wanted to fly with Prim because he had never done it before and that she happily let him.
“I said, ‘You know what? It’s completely fine with me. I’ll see you in 11 hours, honey,” she said.
The mother added that she tried to buy her boyfriend one of the available seats in business class, but rejected the idea after discovering that she would also have to pay for a separate seat for her 10-month-old daughter, which would cost thousands of dollars.
Ellis’ video has been viewed more than 425,000 times and sparked debate among parents in the comments, with some claiming they could never leave their children on a flight.
“My whole family told me I was a horrible person, jokingly, obviously, for being in the business while Prim and Rob were in the economy,” he admitted. But I said, “As if you wouldn’t do the same.”
‘Rob said my business class seat would be my last push gift, so obviously I was going to accept it. I wasn’t going to leave it like that.
Ellis noted that she could have done without the fancy meal, which included a risotto and a fish dish followed by macarons, but she was able to take an “amazing nap.”
She ended the video with footage of her baby in her stroller while they waited for her luggage.
“Rob said the flight was very easy and I know he was lying,” she joked.
Ellis’ video has been viewed more than 425,000 times and received hundreds of comments since it was posted last week.
However, others fully supported Ellis’ decision, insisting that he had earned the right to relax for a few hours.
People were divided over their decision, with some insisting they could never leave their children on a flight.
“I think they both should have been there for each other and shared the responsibility,” one person wrote.
“It has nothing to do with homework, just traveling with family,” another agreed.
“I couldn’t do this to my partner. I wouldn’t enjoy the flight at all,” someone else added. I’m happy for you, though. I really wish I could do it and not feel guilty.”
Others insisted that Ellis deserved a break and shouldn’t feel guilty about taking it, noting that she had flown alone with her daughter several times.
‘You’ve spent a LOT of time looking after the baby alone, I feel like you’ve definitely earned it!’ commented one viewer.
‘Don’t feel guilty!!!!! “Us moms sometimes just want to (breathe) alone,” wrote another.
‘God, that’s a dream. I would do the same,’ someone else insisted.