Boy scratches his mother’s passport and is prevented from traveling

A mother experienced an unexpected setback at the airport when she was prevented from boarding her flight due to the status of her passport, which had been changed by her son.

The little boy filled every page of the document with drawings and messages of love, which made it invalid. From the airport, the woman shared her frustration in a video where she explained what happened.

“They didn’t let me board because my son decided to write on every page of my passport that he loves me, that he should come back soon, that he misses me,” said the young mother, showing the document with lines on the inside.

Despite the tender gesture, immigration control regulations are strict regarding passports , which must be in perfect condition to be accepted as valid.

“Now I don’t know whether to feel happy for the gesture my son did for me or angry because I lost the flight , the time and the money, but my son loves me,” the woman said.

Reactions on social networks

Comments on social media were not long in coming, with some supporting the little boy’s cuteness and others reminding him of the importance of protecting such important documents.

“Your child loves you, but buy him a notebook. The passport and other documents should be out of reach of children,” some users advised, emphasizing that the responsibility falls on adults to avoid such incidents.

Tips for taking care of your passport

To avoid similar situations, some key measures for passport care are recommended:

• Do not use it as a writing aid.
• Avoid staples, clips or marks on the document
• Store it in a dry place and protected from humidity or extreme temperatures.
• Do not fold it or carry it in your pants pocket.
• Keep out of reach of children
• This situation is a reminder of the importance of taking care of travel documents and taking precautions when there are little ones at home.