Considerations Back in the days when children traveled on trains to get somewhere with their parents, there was no charge for kids that were five or under. A sixyear old child was told by his mother as they were carrying their bags to the train, “Tell ‘em you’re five.” The little boy frowned but got on the train and sat down. The conductor came by and said, “ How old are you, son?” The lad obediently replied, “Five.” So he didn’t pay anything. His mother paid her fare and the conductor left. The conductor came back later just to talk to ...