For kids who want to fly, parents may wish to look into a zip-lining experience. There are small scale versions offered at some gymnastic schools, local zoos, etc. This may help emphasize the safety aspects and preparation, encouraging a child NOT to try flying in their own.

Sometimes kids take great comfort in knowing that others also shared their dreams and desires (such as a wish to fly), and also appreciate seeing which aspects have been made possible over time as well as grasping the limitations which still exist.

This may be a perfect moment for parents to gather resources for an in-depth study of flight, as far as the child is interested.

Showing clips of the early Wright Brothers attempts and others... modern parasailing and hang gliding... hot air balloon rides... as well as literary references such as the mythical Greek story of Icarus... and books about birds, butterflies, and insects that fly (DK books are great) may help kids realize that human flight is not possible because we are made differently... but those differences help us do other fun things.