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October 7, 2005, 7:19 am PDT
 Quote From: bsuthn3622 1) I believe there should be a compromise on breastfeeding, the breastfeeding mom being as discrete as possible, covering up and/or repositioning herself, etc. 2) I believe that condoms should be distributed in an acceptable way to all; either in vending machines w/mandatory sex ed and usage of condoms or leaving them in baskets in the nurses office and/or the sex ed class. And yes teach abstinence, revirginization and whatever can help these kids be successful in life. Let's face it when you were on the couch hot and heavy was your first thought birth control? LOL 3) I was raised in the south where strangers do not correct other peoples children. However, when I see child abuse, I say something to the parent not too offending but to get the point across. It can be done. I'll never forget an elderly stranger saying to me that my son (18 mos) was too old for a pacifier when he had an oral fixation and it comforted him from a child's stressful situations.I was appauled! In a nut shell, people should not correct other people's kids, but maybe something in the order of my she has an awesome pair of lungs! (if she is screaming nonstop). I agree that moms try to be discrete and lots of people appreciate that effort. But I truely believe that we cannot make policy or law that requires discression. Discression is subjective.
For example, I believe I am discrete, but I never "cover up" by putting a blanket over my child's head. It is ok if a mom wants to do this for her comfort, bot not ok to require it. An example of good law and a basis for a policy would be: ----------------------- Public Act 093-0942, SB 3211, enacted August 16, 2004. Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Right to Breastfeed Act. Section 5. Purpose. The General Assembly finds that breast milk offers better nutrition, immunity, and digestion, and may raise a baby's IQ, and that breastfeeding offers other benefits such as improved mother-baby bonding, and its encouragement has been established as a major goal of this decade by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund. The General Assembly finds and declares that the Surgeon General of the United States recommends that babies be fed breastmilk, unless medically contraindicated, in order to attain an optimal healthy start. Section 10. Breastfeeding Location. A mother may breastfeed her baby in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be, irrespective of whether the nipple of the mother's breast is uncovered during or incidental to the breastfeeding; however, a mother considering whether to breastfeed her baby in a place of worship shall comport her behavior with the norms appropriatein that place of worship. Section 15. Private right of action. A woman who has been denied the right to breastfeed by the owner or manager of a public or private location, other than a private residence or place of worship, may bring an action to enjoin future denials of the right to breastfeed. If the woman prevails in her suit, she shall be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and reasonable expenses of litigation ----------------------- I am also fairly certain that all new moms in Illinois get a letter in the mail from the governor that explains their right to breastfeed in public... |
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