Topic : 10/07 The Latest Debates

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. 

Yes I do have kids. Five and Four. At home, it's no holds barred. In public, you will behave. You are doing your child a disservice by allowing them to behave in a manner that is not appropriate. 

No I do not want to discipline your children, thats your job. How ever you see fit. Time out, whuppins, revoking rewards, what ever.  

We should teach our children that there is a time and place for everything and they should be respectful of others. 

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. 

Pumping is not any fun.  WHO (world health org) actually recommends nursing until a child is at least 2.   Nursing is SO much more than just nutrition.   

I nursed my son until he was 2 years old.  My initial goal was a year, but it became clear that he was simply not ready to wean.  (nor was I)  My son is also allergic to dairy, so that also was the best thing for him.  

  I tried to be discreet but my son from the beginning has thrown the blanket off or refused to eat and has instead screamed while it is on.  The only thing left for me to do is go away or get myself ready without my breast exposed and then feed my child.  If places want us to go in another area they should make us one because the stall in the restroom is not a real option.  Some people look at you with disgust as soon the baby starts crying so why not ignore them and feed my son where i am. 

  This woman's main complaint is that it is not attractive.  I didn't find her attractive, should I go on national TV and say she shouldn't be in public?  Responding to a child's need to eat should not be based on what some people might find unattractive but on what is best for that child. 

I love breastfeeding my children.  I think people that do it publicly without regard to others causes those of us who do breastfeed discreetly to have a bad rap.  It can be done discreetly.  I have found many creative places to go and be alone with my little ones.  Dressing rooms, my car etc.  However, the more kids I have the harder it is to lock myself in a dressing room or bathroom.  Imagine a 2 1/2 yr old crawling on the floor of a nasty public restroom.  I must admit the more kids I have the less I feel like going anywhere anyway.  But when I do go out, I try to plan around feeding time for all involved.  Thank you for addressing this issue.