Breastfeeding in Public: Where do YOU Stand?

[Winter Spleen]

She agrees. You've got skills.

 

[JLBats]

She agrees. You've got skills.

http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/******-15344.jpg

 

[SapphirePrima]

lol well back on topic. I wouldn't breast feed in public.

 

[SpiderHulkThing]

i'm on the somewhat. funny to see this cause some woman was walking around breastfeeding her kid and walking around walmart last night.

 

[Winter Spleen]

well back off topic, why do you advertise your myspace... but have it all private and nonsuch?

 

[SapphirePrima]

cause I'm 15... everyone under 18 is private

 

[SapphirePrima]

i'm on the somewhat. funny to see this cause some woman was walking around breastfeeding her kid and walking around walmart last night.

That sounds gross.

 

[Winter Spleen]

cause I'm 15... everyone under 18 is private

I was talking more about the adding process... I couldn't think of a better word.

 

[SapphirePrima]

I was talking more about the adding process... I couldn't think of a better word.

I really don't know how to answer this.

 

[War Lord]

lol well back on topic. I wouldn't breast feed in public.

I think you're a bit too old to breastfeed.

You're mom would probably need a few friends to fill you up.

 

[November Rain]

alright here are my views on breast feeding.....

breast feeding is a natural act just like eating, but unfortunately civilization has tainted our ability to act naturally and we have been bound by acceptable laws...

to breast feed is equivalent to eating with your hands at a restaurant, it's not a crime but it is frowned upon.

there are plenty of natural acts that we are restricted from doing socially that aren't technically against the law just because others don't approve.


now the only way to get around this is simply the desensitivity of the sexual nature of the female breast so it's referral as a sexual organ is downplayed somewhat. This would only really happen by mass over exposure which has happened which swear certain swear words in the past (such as ***** and ********(both used in x-men, the last stand)) which can now be viewed by kids of all ages pretty much.


Although i feel it may be a while till i see a lady breast feeding in a PG-13/12A film though but until it gets to this stage, it's always going to be some sort of deal.

 

[Lantern Venom]

Mothers should have the right to do it. However, they should also used discretion. Breastfeeding in a corner of a coffee shop when only 5 adults are present--fine. Doing it in the middle of the mall---questionable.

 

[SpideyInATree]

If the kid is hungry, the kid is hungry. Lets just keep everything simple.

If it were only that simple.

Imagine you've got a very, very beautiful wife. You're newborn child is hungry and crying for a taste of some "milk". But you're wife is at a local shopping mall. So, since it's all legal to breastfeed in public she sits down on a bench, pulls out her breast, and lets the kid go to work.

Now, across the walkway is a man with warts all over his face and he's about 100lbs overweight. He's got a sick smile on his face, with his right hand in his pocket, and he can't stop staring at your wifes breast.

While a person like myself, I wouldn't even WANT to watch something like that. Unfortunately there are a lot of people in this world who WANT to see crap like that.

 

[DBM]

Where do I stand?

As close as possible.

 

[jaguarr]

Where do I stand? Wherever the best view is, of course.

jag

 

[Super_Child]

Its one of the most natural things in the world and women should be allowed to do it in public. But, be disscreet... Don't do it in shops etc in front of everyone, especially young children.

 

[jaguarr]

Its one of the most natural things in the world and women should be allowed to do it in public. But, be disscrest... Don't do it in shops etc in front of everyone, especially young children.

Why? Because it might make them hungry?

jag

 

[Super_Child]

Why? Because it might make them hungry?

jag

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[raybia]

So I just stumbled on this over at CNN.com.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/07/27/nursing.cover.ap/index.html

Oh, and there's a picture of a kid sucking on a boob in that link, so if that bothers you don't click on it.

The article is kind of all over the place, but what it comes down to is some people feel women should not breastfeed in public, cause it's offensive, sexual in nature, responsible for the downfall of civilzation, blah blah blah. At the other end are "lactivists" who feel women should nurse wherever and whenever they want, it's no different than eating a cheeseburger, yada yada yada.

Personally, women breastfeeding in public doesn't really bother me. There are much more annoying things out there, like people who talk loudly on cellphones in public--that annoys me greatly. But breastfeeding is cool with me, as long as the woman isn't talking loudly on a cell phone while she does it.

I also found the following quote from the article hilarious--"I don't want my son or husband to accidentally see a breast they didn't want to see"--since it implies that there are some boobs out there men might not want to look at. Now that's funny.

So, what do you think: feeding in public is good or bad? It's a slow Saturday night: entertain me.



Edited because I can't spell "woman."

Yeah, why not.

 

[Super Kal]

I find it kinda offensive... I mean before you go into public, you can always put it into some kinda bottle, right?

 

[thedeadite]

personally i find it absolutely rediculous that anyone finds it to be any problem at all. It's one of the most natural acts there is (feeding your child). Our culture is so enamored by the "breast" that a woman providing her child with it's only form of nutrition can be looked at in a negative light for it. it's totally insane.


ps.. for the people that say "someone might look at it and get turned on/*********e/blahblahblah" there's freaks out there that stare at people in swimsuits and secretly beat it...as there are freaks who will just sit in the stall next to you in a bathroom and do the same....there's no escaping creeps.

 

[Wilhelm-Scream]

lol well back on topic. I wouldn't breast feed in public.

come on.

 

[Badger]

Where do I stand? Wherever the best view is, of course.

jag

Amen

*Stands up and Applauds*

 

[Wilhelm-Scream]

personally i find it absolutely rediculous that anyone finds it to be any problem at all. It's one of the most natural acts there is (feeding your child).

There is nothing more natural than taking a big, healthy dump. Doesn't mean I want to see it while waiting in line for a movie.
Without sex, none of us would be here. I don't want to see fat people or leathery-skinned Baby-Boomers f***ing while I'm having an ommelette at my favorite restaurant.

Worst argument.

 

[Bat Attack]

This is why I hate and never want children.