Kid in control tower

An air traffic controller brought his kid into the control tower at JFK Aiport a few weeks ago and not only did he stay up there he gave instructions to flights taking off (with the aid of his father). This is really scary that a kid would have some level of control over flight operations. This was bad judgement on the father's part and he should be disciplined if not fired. This is a matter of airplane safety and a child should have no part in the operation.