Topic : 10/07 The Latest Debates

Quote From: jackie7777

no one is debating the superiority of breastmilk,,, and i dont think you should be so arrogant about that fact,,, cuz i desperately wanted to BF my daughter but could not,,,,,,,,,,, be sensitive to others feelings just a little okay???
jackie

Quote From: jhissong

I cannot believe you (Dr Phil) summarize abstinence  based programs as programs that "teach that having sex is a moral failure".  Have you ever reviewed the curriculum for a good abstinence based program?  Obviously not.  If the morality of the situation is even mentioned it's very minimal unless it's taught within a private christian school.  You can talk for days about the emotional, physical and financial consequences of sexual behavior outside of marriage without ever even coming close to morality.  Also,  as bad as teen pregnancy is, it's not generally fatal.  However, contracting one of the sexually transmitted diseases that are not prevented by condom use very well could be.  My daughter had a sexual encounter and now has HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer, which condoms provide absolutely no protection against.  I would rather be helping her raise her child now than helping her die from cervical cancer in 20 years. 

Quote From: hawaiian

I can't even believe this is being debated! I do not have children and I don't find breast feeding particularly beatiful but I do recognize that this is the way we were created. I have never seen any woman breast feeding whose breast is exposed, and that includes those who do not use a blanket. I find it very difficult to tell that they are breast feeding unless you are right on top of them.  

  

Get over it and move on. This is perfectly natural and banishment to public restrooms is unthinkable. 

Quote From: macdale

Sorry about that, but it is not my problem, maybe you should think of powder milk.  I used it with all three of my children and they are healthy, beautiful and smart children!   

  

Maybe you should pump more often and freeze your breast milk. You know lots of mothers do that.   

Quote From: blupoet

Today's topics irritated me. Not the subject matter themselves, just the views of the guests. 

  

Breastfeeding in Public:  I have two children whom I breastfed. Did I breastfeed them in public? I sure did! If anyone was offended by my swaddling my child while covering myself up, then that is a problem that they have, not me. I think that if it makes you uncomfortable, turn away and if possible, move to a different location.  Feeding a hungry child should not be made a matter of public opinion. I just don't understand how one take offense to nursing a child in public when there are so many more social issues that need dealing with in this country. 

  

Condoms In School: I don't necessarily think that schools should distribute condoms in school.  I am all for schools implementing a more in-depth, information based sexual education program that offers resources, i.e. numbers for Planned Parenthood, etc., to the students, with parental permission.  I remember when sex ed. was being taught in my school, parents had to give permission first and then and only then were students allowed into the class.  If parents opt not to allow their child into a sex ed. class, then they should be prepared to give a home-based discussion including the risks of being sexually active and the outcomes. 

  

Can I Discipline Someone Else's Child?: In a word, NO!  I'm sure we have all seen it, the child at the grocery store throwing a tantrum because they aren't allowed to have their favorite  cereal or candy.  I have seen it several times. But not once would I dream of walking up to a complete stranger and telling them, "Get control of your child or leave!"  That is inviting a huge confrontation that will overshadow any chaos the child was causing.  I think that is up to the parents to teach their child acceptable behavior while out in public.   My children have learned that if they act up in public, i.e. screaming, hitting, we immediately go home.  It doesn't matter how close to being done with errands we are, after the first request to correct their behavior falls on deaf ears, we leave.   I don't want a stranger telling me that my children aren't disciplined enough to co-exist in their world. That's just ridiculous! 

Quote From: duzdilla

Do your breasts stick out of your bathing suit???

Quote From: claresmom

What could be more "ladylike" than nursing a baby???  God gave women breasts to feed and nurture children not to serve some sexual purpose.  We should be thankful that people are using them as intended!