Is Breastfeeding in Public Indecent and Wrong

[jellybean]

Cherokee wrote:

<quoted text>"uncivilized " people on most tribes live to older age and in better condition. Yes the wonders of "civilization" probably will lure them but as in all things, some times we let our weak side rule us... Breastfeeding should not offend people. If it does people just need to look the other way and respect the lactating mom.As for noyses and smels, the same, just a good mom doing her job. Yes there are nasty people everywhere, some times you can't help that. Just like I have seen "High" class people at expensive restaurants going to take a crap and not wash their hands when going back to eat. Or sneezing and not covering up.What will you do about those?

Low class women are those that have no concern about their appearance or the consideration of others around them. They haven't the capacity to plan ahead which is why they nurse openly in public. Historically, breastfeeding has been viewed as something for the lowly which is why wet nurses were hired but I don't know if even they would nurse in public. Wet nurses have been around for centuries which must explain why the public display of this activity can bring about a social disturbance.

The fact you rant about class tells me you have none. If you were polite, no one would look upon you with disgust.

btw: people who do not practice the principles of basic hygiene do not have class. How could you be confused in terms of their social position?

[momma32]

jellybean wrote:

<quoted text>If you don't want pervs looking, why do you breastfeed out in the open? There are so many options.

a mother cannot guarantee when her child is going to be hungry so if you were in a restuarant which would you rather have a screaming child that everyone yells at you to keep quiet? or a breastfed baby in public that is quiet? you cannot tell a mother how to fed her baby that is your opinion just don't look. but we mothers will continue to fed in public as long as it is legal.

[StickyMonkey]

momma32 wrote:

<quoted text>a mother cannot guarantee when her child is going to be hungry so if you were in a restuarant which would you rather have a screaming child that everyone yells at you to keep quiet? or a breastfed baby in public that is quiet? you cannot tell a mother how to fed her baby that is your opinion just don't look. but we mothers will continue to fed in public as long as it is legal.

Thank you! I've seen several women feeding their infants and ALL of them have either put a baby blanket over their shoulder and fed the baby underneath, or brought the baby just under their top to feed. Whats the big deal?!?

[chevelle_ss]

Dan wrote:

indecent yes....and it can be such an analogy as going to the bathroom in public....thats natural...just like farting is and when people do it in public they get nasty stares...im a 22 year old male...and i sure as heck dont want to be sitting eating dinner at some resturant with some lady next to me breast feeding hear child...and one thing is for certain women dont have to breast feed...a child will survive with out the mothers milk.so id still say that farting,going to the bathroom in public is more natural then breast feeding.

dude being a guy like you we love the smell of our own farts. the smelly the better. so saying you would stick to the farts is a no brainer lol

[chevelle_ss]

momma32 wrote:

<quoted text>a mother cannot guarantee when her child is going to be hungry so if you were in a restuarant which would you rather have a screaming child that everyone yells at you to keep quiet? or a breastfed baby in public that is quiet? you cannot tell a mother how to fed her baby that is your opinion just don't look. but we mothers will continue to fed in public as long as it is legal.

you will have to exuse jelly belly she is the type of girl that tends to get mad when you do not agree with her. I am thinking it is do to being a product of a bad upbringing, also for the lack of breast milk as a baby.

[chevelle_ss]

I would rather a baby being quiet & fed then to hear it cry. It's bad enough having to listen to other people talking on the cell phones

[Cutie]

Sucking on boobs is natural! Even teenage males do it.

[chevelle_ss]

Cutie wrote:

Sucking on boobs is natural! Even teenage males do it.

hell even old people do it. But not get milk

[MamaD]

jellybean wrote:

<quoted text>You may want to think about the basic skills of manners.Since you are aware some people are not comfortable with your breastfeeding in public, you may want to consider the options.Baby can survive quite well on expressed milk or a quiet secluded place such as in a lounge, dressing room or car.

Some people are not comfortable with my hair being shown in public either. Should I refrain from wearing my hair uncovered? How about not offending those whom do not eat meat? Should I refrain from doing so just to make THEM feel comfortable? My child COULD be sustained via expressed milk, however, why should I HAVE to force him to do so simply because a few people, whom will NEVER be harmed by my feeding my child, simply think it's gross?

[MamaD]

jellybean wrote:

The bottle was more commonly used in the fifties.

Yes, thanks to the misinformation that formula was healthier and more beneficial for babies.

jellybean wrote:

Women did not breastfeed openly in public in the 20th century.

False.

jellybean wrote:

A wetnurse was common practice for the affluent.

Since the majority weren't affluent, this is moot.(And those wetnurses STILL nursed in public.)

jellybean wrote:

Tribeswomen wouldn't bat an eye because their culture doesn't mandate covering breasts in public.

Which tribes are you speaking of? There are many "tribeswomen" from many tribes who wear clothing.

jellybean wrote:

Breastfeeding is hardly demonized.

One need only read some of the comments here to negate that claim.

[my2cents4u2]

EASY MONEY wrote:

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If you think that having to see some woman pull out a bloated blue vein brest is wonderful, then you keep eating at JoJos truck stop. When I go to a restaurant, and I'm talking a restaurant not some fast food joint, that sort of behavior is not wanted or tolerated. But most importantly why does a parent seem to think that people want to see or hear a child in a restaurant in the first place, leave the kid at home, can't afford a baby sitter, don't have the kid, I don't want to see it, hear it or smell it.

Here's a solution for YOU.....stay home.

[Jasmine]

i mean i guess it cool if ur baby is crying...

[Cherokee]

MamaD wrote:

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Yes, thanks to the misinformation that formula was healthier and more beneficial for babies.
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False.
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Since the majority weren't affluent, this is moot.(And those wetnurses STILL nursed in public.)
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Which tribes are you speaking of? There are many "tribeswomen" from many tribes who wear clothing.
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One need only read some of the comments here to negate that claim.

Thank you for your coments. You are welcomed here

[momma32]

StickyMonkey wrote:

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Thank you! I've seen several women feeding their infants and ALL of them have either put a baby blanket over their shoulder and fed the baby underneath, or brought the baby just under their top to feed. Whats the big deal?!?

i know right so much negativity towards mothers breastfeeding their babies it saddens me.

[momma32]

chevelle_ss wrote:

I would rather a baby being quiet & fed then to hear it cry. It's bad enough having to listen to other people talking on the cell phones

very much indeed true.

[momma32]

chevelle_ss wrote:

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you will have to exuse jelly belly she is the type of girl that tends to get mad when you do not agree with her. I am thinking it is do to being a product of a bad upbringing, also for the lack of breast milk as a baby.

it's ok i understand.

[Cherokee]

chevelle_ss wrote:

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dude being a guy like you we love the smell of our own farts. the smelly the better. so saying you would stick to the farts is a no brainer lol

more sincere than you, I doubt it...

[Tiffany]

It's just inconsiderate

[momma32]

Tiffany wrote:

It's just inconsiderate

how?

[DaniGirl123]

elise in burque wrote:

<quoted text>Hi Dani...just a quick hello before I'm off to the salt mines. Hope you had a great week and enjoy the weekend...Elise :)

Thank you, you too!:)