Topic : 10/07 The Latest Debates

I do think that a woman feeding her child is a beautiful thing and creats a bond for the mother and child. I do, however, feel that we do need to be aware of others and be respectful of our fellow man. I think at the very least a woman can cover herself while she is feeding. I think this is a small comprimise, espically to avoid getting a ticket or stares. I feel that when I have children I will breast feed, but only in the comfort of my own home when I can enjoy the bond between my child and myself. In public I will be respectful of others in my surroundings and either remove myself from the situation or bottle feed my child. I think it's a small price to pay, and better than getting a 50+ dollar ticket.  

I do think it's a beautiful thing, and do not see anything wrong with it as long as you are respectful of others who might not be comfortable with such things. 

Honestly I agree it was rude to be playing a video game during service... but is that more the fault of the child or the parent that allowed them to bring the game into the service? 

I think I would have addressed the parent in the situation and not the child. Simply sayin their child playing the game was a bit of a distraction.  

 I was very disapointed with the woman's comments against breasfeeding in public.  I think the woman's comments were the height of ignorance on the subject.   Breastfeed in the the bathroom??  Why in the world would I want to expose my infant child with a developing immune system to the millions of bacteria in the bathroom?  Frankly it is disrespectful to prohibit women from breastfeeding in public.  While I do feel that are things mothers can do to cover up out of respect for people surrounding them it is not always possible.  However, I do not feel that women who do breasfeed in public are being indecent or lewd.  To all those breasfeeding mothers out there GOOD FOR YOU!  

Use disgretion in everything! 

If a mom is discret ,I see nothing wrong with breastfeeding, however total exposure in pubic places is not appropriiate. 

I breastfed my daughter for a year and a half. I was a little nervous in public at first, worried about what people thought and felt. After I got used to it though it was a breeze. I just wore clothes that would pull up and down quickly and used a recieving blanket. So I was totally covered. 

I feel it's okay to breastfeed in public as long as it is done in a respectful manner. Our babies have to eat and it's very healthy when they are breastfed. 

So I am totally for breastfeeding in public. Anyone who breastfeeds more power to them!! 

I still don't understand what is offensive about breastfeeding in public. I breastfed both my daughters in public and didn't have anyone comment or glare. Maybe my community is more accepting of breastfeeding than others. I usually did use a light blanket to cover up and I think most people were actually unaware of what I was doing, however there were times when it was too hot or a blanket was unavailable and I did nurse my child in public. I see women nursing their children sometimes and it makes me happy to see that they are nourishing their child in the best possible way and with what God intended them to nourish their child with. I am proud of all women who make the choice to breastfeed, no matter where they decide to do it, and I hope other people will become more accepting and less judgemental of this. If  nursing does offend you, maybe you need to explore the reasons why, instead of just expecting that other people should change their behaviors for you. 

I work at an amusement park where when mothers breast feed without covering up, other mothers are forced to explain to their children why the breast is hanging out. Thank goodness for security! As for the one lady on the show who was saying she should be able to do it whenever and where ever she pleases, then how does she feel about simply walking around topless at all times so she can get her child to the source of food faster? Why even bother with a a blouse at all? That way she can simply feed her child faster. Would that bother her? Afterall, according to her arguments, it's natural and she wants to be able to influence others to view the breast differently. 

Also, if others don't like the urinating in public comparison, then let's try this: having sex in order to procreate is a natural and beautiful thing. Sex between a husband and wife or two consenting adults in order to MAKE the child (who will later breast feed), is natural. Should we be ok with sex in public places?  

The woman simply needs to demonstrate some sensitivity and modesty. Her breast isn't beautiful to anyone but her baby. Get a towel. I would not want my breast hanging out for the world to see. It would not hurt her. And as for teh audience comment to "look the other way- don't watch," well,.... it's kind of distracting when one is standing in line for a roller coaster and a woman whips it out right in front of you and your child.