Topic : 10/07 The Latest Debates

Nursing/Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed your child.  The ignorance of others angers me incredibly!   Prior to me even being a mom, I often saw mothers nursing their child in public and it didn't bother me.  What bothers me the most about today's guest who was so opposed to it, is how  she kept referring to it as "not attractive".  It's not about being attractive, it's about feeding your baby.   I'm outraged to believe people honestly think a nursing mom should sit on a dirty, nasty toilet to feed their child...which only supports it's something that should be shunned.  It's utterly ridiculous what is considered acceptable in our society and what isn't.  I thoroughly enjoyed Dr Phil's response~ it's mainly our country/society that has such issues with it.  We need to learn to respect others and live together peacefully.    

I cant believe there is 300+messages with 99.9% of them debating breastfeeding.  HA HA  Thats too funny!  :D   

Breastfeeding moms, dont worry about what other people think.  Im sure youve found out that just about everyone will have an opinion on how you raise your child.  Just smile, thank them for their unsolicited opinions, wish them a nice day,  and do as you please.   

Non breastfeeding moms, dont feel guilty if you choose not to breastfeed.  If you dont like seeing other moms breastfeed in public,  dont watch. 

Simple enough?  ROFL! 

This is one of the most ridiculous things that I have heard.  This is something that GOD gave us, breasts, for a purpose.  Just like the rest of a woman's body was built a certain way for a purpose.  We are meant to have children and feed them.  This is as bad as people who say they hate children.  How could you possibly say or do things like this and be human.  

I have three children and I wish I could have breast fed all of them, I was only able to breast feed one of them and because of the invention of bottles and formula that was ok.   

These people who are against breast feeding in public need to take a step back and realize what they are saying, we don't ask you to go in the bathroom and eat because we don't like the way you chew or to cover your face!!!   

I simply can't understand why breastfeeding in public would even be an issue....for starters...

 

Did the women against this issue genuinely feel that it being unattractive was a valid opposition?  What is she?  Like 13 years old??

 

I have a pretty good image in my head of what SHE may look like while shoveling food in her mouth....and lemme tell ya...it ain't attractive...Should it be illegal for HER to eat in public??

 

As harsh as that sounds...she opened the gates.  If she could have thought of ANY other reason for a woman not to nurture her child, then MAYBE I could listen to her point...

 

I'm a mother of 2...and wasn't able to breastfeed.  I will admit to being slightly taken aback when seeing a woman breastfeeding in public, but ya know what?  I get over it!  It certainly is NOT my place to dictate when a mother can feed her child...and why should she be inconvenienced and be made to remove herself all because the general public has a problem with boobies...It's just silly.  Her comparing a baby attached to their mothers breast to her putting food on hers and feeding her boyfriend was strait asinine.  IT'S A BABY for crying out loud.  If she finds it's sexual, well then...she's got issues.

 

I would think in this day and age, people would have grown up....
 

ON Disipline................ 

That starts early...if you can't control your child there is something wrong with you.....I use to be a receptionist..and I have seen many children tell there mothers to shut up hit them and push, shove.  The mothers just look confused they looked at me as if they wanted some help MATTER OF FACT THEY CAME TO ME AND ASKED FOR HELP AND I DON'T EVEN HAVE KIDS..  Point is don't feel embarrassed or lash out on anyone just because your child is being disrespectful and you can't handle it....YOU NEED TO CONTROL YOUR CHILD!!!  I won't jump into the situation unless.........A:they are invading into my space after a couple of times.....B: I am asked about something. 

I am going to be blasted for this. I think that parents of kids whose behavior is extreme in public should be arrested for child neglect. 

What is extreme you may ask? 

1.   In a store. Tearing things up. Cursing. Screaming. Hitting their parents. 

           Why? 

If this was an adult they would be arrested. 

We should teach our children that there is a time and place for everything and they should be respectful of others. You are doing your child a disservice by allowing them to behave in a manner that is not appropriate. 

Yes I do have kids. Five and Four. At home, it's no holds barred. In public, you will behave. No I do not want to discipline your children, thats your job. How ever you see fit. Time out, whuppins, revoking rewards, what ever.  

Even though I do not want to discipline your child I will redirect them.  

2.   If your child is kicking my chair I will politely ask them to stop. If this continues I will speak to the parent.