Posted on 05/14/2002 9:07:47 AM PDT by LavaDog
Soon after she gave birth to her first child, she began breast feeding. I was shocked the first time we went out together in public and she exposed her breast to the world (in the middle of a mall food court) as she began to breastfeed her newborn. My wife suggested maybe she should cover her breast with the baby blanket and my sister-in-law responded with "F@#% them if they have a problem with it! I am feeding my baby and it is a perfectly natural thing to do!"
As my stunned wife struggled for something to say, I very calmly replied "Yes, it is a natural act but so is defecating and nobody wants to see that happening in public either."
She refused to cover herself up, so we walked off and left her there.
LOL! You weren't in the debate club, were you? Do you have a link to the rules of "polite society"? It's your opinion and nothing else. I can tell you why it is impolite to sneeze on someone. It is unhealthy and spreads germs and disease. Now, it's your turn: WHY is it rude to discreetly breastfeed in public?
Thank you for that quaint but dated 1936 definition of politically correct.
The definition of "politically correct" is valid. You are trying to impose "Darlin's Rules of Acceptable Behavior" on the rest of society. It offends you, therefore no one should do it. That is a textbook example of "politically correct". Is there another definition I should know about? Do you have a link?
If you mean as opposed to YOUR convenience your darn tootin', darlin'. And by the way, do tell me where you think is the better place: sitting on a toilet in a public stall or a hot car? Do you really think the infant is comfortable clinging to mom in a hot, sticky car?
Not to mention that mother's comfort is all part of the milk production and let down reflex. You have yet to give a reason why a woman who is nursing MODESTLY shouldn't nurse out in public, except to satisfy a few sick minds.
Do you have kids? Did you bottle feed? What is your expertise in the matter?
Thank you, that is what I am trying to find out as well; and maybe I am getting a little testy. I don't see anyone here advocating that breastfeeding women should be exempt from public decency laws.
And I do mean what is really WRONG with it? Only a really nosy person would even notice, and they would notice what? A babe in the arms of a mom.
Beautifully said. Maybe if we get an answer we can have a real debate. Darlin' finds all nursing in public offensive, but won't say why. Ping me if you get an answer, ok?
Your SIL sounds like the woman in the article -- an exhibitionist. When it is done discreetly, there is absolutely no reason for anyone except mom & baby to know that the baby is being fed.
Who would be willing to eat a meal in a public restroom? That's just gross, and, in my opinion, far more offensive than any perceived violation suffered by anyone who would suggest such a thing.
...and post 141 was about a rude and crude person. I don't usually use the bad behavior of a few to control everyone else.
I think people are confusing "polite society" with the Victorian age. Go farther back than that, and you won't find mothers nursing in outhouses when away from their home! They found a nice place to nurse, and did so discreetly.
Have a nice evening.
In case you didn't notice, you are the one who has been on the defensive. Do I need to get my dictionary out again? :)
You have spent an inordinate amount of time trying to convince me or yourselves that your behavior is acceptable but I'm not buying it.
No one is trying to convince you of anything. We are trying to understand why you find discreet public nursing unacceptable. For whatever reason, you are unable or unwilling to articulate your position.
You might try those arguments on the people who have to be in your presence in public places the next time you are discreetly feeding your hungry child.
I'm not sure what that means, but it sounds pretty PC.
You might want to check out post #141 just for variety.
Follow along. Blatent exhibitionism as expressed in the article and that post is wrong. Discreet nursing is not.
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