Topic : 10/07 The Latest Debates

You said a lot of things that I wanted to say, but also I know for a fact that in there is still an element of embarrasment for them if they have to ask the school nurse for condoms. Although abstinence is a wonderful concept and is ultimately ideal...if it was working there would be no unmarried teen pregnancy rate!  One of the arguements was that condoms are not foolproof... well neither are bulletproof vests but cops still wear them. :) 

Dr. Phil, 

I am so frustrated when I see 2 adults acting like stubborn 10 year olds that think their opinions should be the way it is. 

I do not find anything wrong with breastfeeding in public, however, a simple receiving blanket could be used for the comfort of those around.  The child gets his/her nourshment and the mother gets the sense of satisfaction to be able to give her child the nutrition he/she needs and she also gets that sense of bonding.  Those around her, will be more comfortable.  COMPROMISE CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL THING!! 

Or can I, when did nursing your child become a crime and shame on anyone who tries to manipulate this freedom! Girls keep-em covered and discrete, and I think  you can call them adults, grow up, you probably look at more porn on network TV in commercials and reality shows  than you will ever see in the mall or restaurant on a regular basis! Face it there is more revealing clothing being worn on your teenager and young adult these days.How about addressing that as being offensive and crude. 

I had to laugh at the child discipline segment. I have 3 young energetic boys and can they stir things up!!!! But I do believe in the community helping with the raising of children, but I can assure you that I choose who is in our community and outsiders do not have the right or understanding of my family dynamics.  Until you have raised well balanced perfect children be careful how you approach anyone on child rearing. Balance is everything along with consistency and the most important LOVE LOVE LOVE. Choose your battles wisely. 

Dawn 

ok, this is my first message on this site ever... and im gonna start off by saying..... BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC IS YOUR CHOICE!! however, if your a hot mom and your breastfeeding in public im gonna stare at your boobs! i dont care what you say, its public and your flashing me as far am im concerned! if you can breastfeed in public then sexual harrassment is right out the window and no longer against that law! 

point 2, condoms in school.... put it this way.. im not gonna ask for permission to have sex! if you have a daughter in highschool, would you rather me have sex with her with protection or risk getting her pregnant because personally... I DONT CARE!!! IM GONNA HAVE SEX WITH OR WITHOUT A CONDOM! and odds are, your daughter is next! 

point 3, DONT EVER TOUCH ANOTHER PERSONS CHILD EVER!!!! you can NOT discipline someone elses child unless your prepared to be discliped yourself by that parent. 

THANK YOU FOR YOU TIME, 

"the chosen 1" DAVID WILSON 

I AGREE THAT BREAST FEEDING IS GOOD FOR THE BABY BUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH COVERING YOUR BREAST WHEN DOING SO IN PUBLIC. I SURE DO NOT WANT TO BE SITTING IN A RESTAURANT WITH MY HUSBAND AND HAVE HIM LOOKING AT SOME WOMENS BREAST HANGING OUT. I WENT THERE TO ENJOY THE EVENING WITH HIM AND ENJOY MY FOOD, NOT FOR HIM TO BE LOOKING  AT OTHER WOMENS BREASTS. I WOULD THINK THEY WOULD HAVE MORE PRIDE IN THEIRSELVES THAN THAT. 

Get REAL.  The women I know who breast-feed in public are lazy, pure and simple.  They're the same mothers who don't train their kids to behave in public and park the stroller in the middle of the aisle while shopping.  The most civilized and evolved countries are the ones who realize breasfeeding in public is primitive and devolved.  Personally, I don't like babies around me while I'm eating, PERIOD.  I don't like watching them drool, I don't like hearing them whimper and cry and scream, and I certainly don't like for someone in my field of vision to accomplish all of these things by plopping out their boob and letting a baby slobber all over it for anyone to see.  There was a time when babies simply were not taken to nice restaurants, and I am all for returning to those times.   

I am currently breastfeeding my second child who is 5 weeks old and I am offended by people who think that breastfeeding mothers should be banned from public and relegated to disgusting, smelly and hot public restrooms.  While I am a proponent of discreet breastfeeding (i.e., modestly covered up, in my car outside a restaurant or in dressing rooms in retail stores), I think that a breastfeeding mother should be allowed to feed her child whenever and wherever the need arises.  It is only because our society has so sexualized the breast that breastfeeding has become taboo in public.