Have been separated from children on flights ( 15,10 and 3) at the time. They thought it was brilliant and felt very grown up (in the same class, but rows away). Again when youngest was 12 in premium economy the 'screens' in our row would not work, she opted to go back to economy for the films and games (12 hour flight) no problem, just checked on her every so often, and the hostess give us a thumbs up as she went pass. Could not have imagined the flight for her with no entertainment as she had packed her books etc.in the knowledge of there being in-flight entertainment.
Have been following this story, and what has been reported is not totally accurate according to Kirsty Allsopp, but as the old saying goes "never let the truth get in the way of a good (tabloid) story"