Topic : 10/07 The Latest Debates

You are certainly entitled to your opinion. Yes, it is great when children behave in public, but nobody can control another person's choices. I can't control my son's choices. Yes, I can redirect him. But if I choose not to redirect or discipline the way you would have done it, which apparently must be the most effective way, I should be arrested? I have taught hundreds of students and there are always those who will get out of control. Does that mean that teachers should be arrested when their students act up? I think a better idea is to do what you do, verbal redirection if the child is in danger or kicking your chair. Unfortunately lots of parents these days aren't as effective at guiding their children as the rest of the world would like. But I don't think they need to be thrown in jail for it. That's absurd. The foster care system is already flooded as it is for people who TRULY neglect or abuse their kids. 

I strongly disagree with the Mom on the show arguing for breastfeeding in public and I wish I could have been there to ask her a question.  She said that she can do it anywhere, anytime, and she doesn't give a hoot if anyone is strongly offended.  What I would like to know is this:  If she is in a classy restaurant with 100 other people, all who are at least slightly uncomfortable with public breastfeeding... is she saying that all 100 people should get up and leave just because one person wants to whip out her breast and feed her child at the table?  I'm sorry- have some consideration for the public.  If you are making more than one person uncomfortable and there is something you can do about it, then do it.  Most bathrooms these days have chairs or couches... sit there while you do it.  Go to your car.  Bring a bottle with you when you know you will be in public.  Put a blanket over yourself.  There are so many options.   

Yes I know it's natural to breastfeed- but people are grossed out when men scratch their genitals in public.  Scratching is a totally natural thing to do- the fingers are made to scratch just as the breast is made to feed.  If you can breastfeed, they should be able to scratch their genitals. 

What about the young children around? We are trying to teach them modesty and respect, yet a ten year old boy, just becoming curious about the opposite sex, should have to see a woman with her breast exposed?   

You want to breastfeed, that's your decision and I respect it.  Do it at home, do it in the car, do it in the bathroom, do it in the back of the room or someplace where you aren't in full view.  Be modest and respectful. 

First of all, I must say I am surprised at the intensity that individuals show against breastfeeding. It is a bit odd to me that people are so offended by something that is completely natural, such that every mammal on this planet does it! I think that says something about how sexualized breasts are in our society.   

In my own experience modest breastfeeding in public is not as easy as people have presented it.  I am not willing to sit on an unsanitary toilet to feed my son (would you want to gets stranger's urine on your pants?).  Oftentimes resturants, grocery stores, and other public places do not have chairs available in the restrooms to nurse.  Even if they do, sometimes it is not desirable to sneak away to breastfeed, sufch as when I am in the middle of a meal.  And believe me, breastfeeding moms need to eat, because they are eating for two and burn calories in milk production! 

I often attempt to place a blanket over myself and my 7 month old when breadtfeeding in public, but he is such a wiggly worm, he almost always pulls it right off!  Plus he likes to take breaks and look around, making it difficult to stay covered!  But I do my best! 

Please give some understanding to young mothers, who are trying their best to provide for their child while navigating all of life's necessary tasks (shopping, eating, etc.)  They may be feeling even more embarrassed than you!  

Dr. Phil cited some stats about unwanted pregnancies. The reason they are lower is because of early abortions done with or without parental consent. Of course Planned Parenthood puts out stats like that. They want you to think that contraception works so we'll keep endorsing it, encouraging kids to get pregnant, and eventually giving them more abortions to charge their patients for. It's a huge money-making machine for them, and we better wake up and see it for what it is.  

Contraception (in any form) not only is ineffective, it also sends an untrue message to the other partner, that I give myself to you totally, forever. If done in marriage, it is a lie. You are not giving your whole self. You are holding part of yourself back, physically your ability to bring about new life and mentally, emotionally, sprititually, your desire to be completely united to your spouse. If done before marriage it is an even bigger lie. You are not united. You have not taken any vows. It is a lie with the body, and this is very damaging, not only physically, but emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  

Unwed couples of any age should be totally abstinent, and this is not unrealistic if they are raised in a moral environment. Give your children lots of physical affection when they are young, get rid of the TV, homeschool your kids, do whatever it takes to bring them up right, and they won't seek out those types of comfort and pleasure when they get to be that age. They will have all their emotional needs filled because of your loving approach to them.  

At my daughters school they have a nursery.  So all the high school girls can bring there babies to school. To me that is wrong!!!! Your giving the message that it's ok to do that kind of stuff.  It's not. People should be teaching there kids morals. 15 year olds coming to school with babies - there just babies themselves.