I just saw a report that over 50% of people don't believe a woman should be able to breast-feed her child in public. I was appalled. How else is someone who is breast-feeding supposed to leave the house the first few months? Hide in bathrooms?!? What do you think?
2007-07-16 04:39:33 · 15 answers · asked by cosnowkitten 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It sometimes takes me a bit by surprise, but I used to work in a kids furniture store and I got used to it. It haws never offended me. I think our country has a problem with nudity. For that reason cannot see a breast as a non-sexual thing. If a woman is baring her breast to feed her child, it is not strange or perverse. People need to lighten up a little. People who do have a problem with it probably have some deeper issues to deal with.
2007-07-16 04:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's a natural thing. Who can be offended by nature? Besides, most of the time I don't even notice it's going on. Who cares what others think! Let mom feed HER baby how SHE wishes!
2007-07-16 04:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Small Town Gal 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I agree if done discreetly, it's fine in public. It's the absolute best nourishment a child can receive in their first year of life.
2007-07-16 04:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm certainly not offended. Depending on the situation I might even lend a helping hand... or two. It's a beautiful and cheap alternative to formula. With these gas prices I wish I could still breast feed.
2007-07-16 04:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by maxwellperry 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I think that survey must be wrong; I've read several that say most Americans are okay with it....of, course you'll always have the perverts that sexualize everything..
2007-07-16 05:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not offended. However, these ladies need to take special effort to be modest and discrete.
Have a good day!
2007-07-16 05:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by Lakin J 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes, there are people who find breast-feeding in public inappropriate, i am one
If you decided to have a child you should have prepared yourself to sitting at home for some time at least while it needs your constant attention. Besides, there are special places designated for breast-feeding and taking care of babies (at least in malls and like)
Why should public breast -feeding be allowed? Of course it's natural and all that, but not more 'natural then other things that you do in the bathroom.
So - Yes, Please Stick to the Bathroom Schedule
2007-07-16 04:49:45 · answer #7 · answered by mwade 1 · 2⤊ 5⤋
I am not offended at all. But sometimes, I do admit to feeling uncomfortable about it, but that is my problem not the mother who is breastfeeding.
2007-07-16 08:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by SubwayGirl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I see it, i'm just glad there is a woman in this country who gives her baby the best.
2007-07-16 04:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's the best thing to do out in public. Bring a baby bottle or something. But if you must feed it, go somewhere private.
2007-07-16 04:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋