Breastfeeding in public

[Disgustipated]

I support breastfeeding in public. The days are long gone where mothers stay at home after their baby is born. It just isn't practical in today's society.

It really isn't that difficult for me to avert my eyes. I have learned to not focus on unpleasant things. You have to learn this when you live in a country full of fat women that think its sexy to dress in clothes too small for them.

 

[warpus]

Why not? Because some women are absurdly treating this as a matter of their gender rights or whatever it's called now?

No, because the kid deserves his goddamn lunch, that's why!

Of course being discreet should be on the woman's mind, but making sure that her child is fully comfortable and being fed properly should be her #1 objective. She shouldn't have to go TOO MUCH out of her way making sure that nobody sneaks in a peek at her nipple.. That should be the last thing on her mind. If anyone does - oh well.

There is one thing here, however: many people seem to believe that being opposed to this is a sign of being too prude, that the only reason is "hey, women showing off boobs, sex, satan, jesus help us!" nonsense. I for one don't see anything sexual about that. To me at least it's pretty anti-sexual to see their swollen veiny breasts being sucked by infants. Bleh. I'd rather keep that image out of my mind, in the same way I am trying to forget the real childbirth video I saw at high school. Gods, that was disgusting.

There are many things I don't really want to see on a day to day basis either. I mean, yes, I don't wait to see fat people walking around in tight clothing. But banning that stuff? Nah, that's going too far.. If you see something you don't like, look away. Unless it's genitalia being displayed, I don't see a problem.

 

[GamezRule]

No problem with Breastfeeding, but I think that you should respect that some people have objections and try to do it in a secluded place, but in public if you must.

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

And sorry, there is nothing more or less inherently sanitary about breast feeding over urination of masterbation. All are simple the expulsion of bodily fluids, as long as they are controlled during and afterward there is no difference what so ever.

I don't know, usually breast milk doesn't have substances like urea (reacts with water vapor to form ammonia, lovely smell, totally harmless) or spermine. And usually it's not left on the ground. Totally misses the point, that does.

 

[Winner]

No, because the kid deserves his goddamn lunch, that's why!

How's that an argument for breastfeeding in public?

Of course being discreet should be on the woman's mind, but making sure that her child is fully comfortable and being fed properly should be her #1 objective. She shouldn't have to go TOO MUCH out of her way making sure that nobody sneaks in a peek at her nipple.. That should be the last thing on her mind. If anyone does - oh well.

Christ... the baby won't starve in the 10 minutes it will take the mother to get home or to some location where she can feed it without being seen by whole crowds. Stop being so hysteric.

There are many things I don't really want to see on a day to day basis either. I mean, yes, I don't wait to see fat people walking around in tight clothing. But banning that stuff? Nah, that's going too far.. If you see something you don't like, look away. Unless it's genitalia being displayed, I don't see a problem.

Yeah? Why not - it's the same thing. Obviously you see there are culturally-determined norms at play. Nobody's talking about legal ban on anything here, I am simply interested in what should and shouldn't be considered appropriate. We don't have sex in public (usually), because it's not appropriate. We don't crap in public, because it's disgusting. We are usually trying to limit the exposure of others to the manifestations of our bodily functions. Breastfeeding is a sort of borderline case, but since it doesn't have to be done in everybody's sight, I think it should be treated with the usual amount of decency.

 

[Onionsoilder]

>.>
I sit in the camp that says that efforts to make it discreet are encouraged and very much appreciated, however mothers should not be forced to go into a bathroom, etc. A simple blanket draped over the mother's shoulder is the easiest solution for common courtesy.

I agree. It shouldn't be a hassle for the mother to breastfeed, but they should still be discreet. If a random passerby happens to notice it it's fine, but if they are drawing attention to themselves they need to find a better way to do it.

Don't mind it, especially if the woman is hot enough.

That has nothing to do with it.

 

[warpus]

How's that an argument for breastfeeding in public?

Hungry baby = baby has to be fed.

Christ... the baby won't starve in the 10 minutes it will take the mother to get home or to some location where she can feed it without being seen by whole crowds. Stop being so hysteric.

Do you go to a secluded place when you're hungry? Why should she? She's not trying to offend anyone - she's just trying to feed her child.

Yeah? Why not - it's the same thing. Obviously you see there are culturally-determined norms at play. Nobody's talking about legal ban on anything here, I am simply interested in what should and shouldn't be considered appropriate. We don't have sex in public (usually), because it's not appropriate. We don't crap in public, because it's disgusting. We are usually trying to limit the exposure of others to the manifestations of our bodily functions. Breastfeeding is a sort of borderline case, but since it doesn't have to be done in everybody's sight, I think it should be treated with the usual amount of decency.

We probably agree more than you may think. I'm all for decency

Having said that, comparing breastfeeding to defecation, masturbation, and urination is just silly, and might be even stupid.

 

[warpus]

If a random passerby happens to notice it it's fine, but if they are drawing attention to themselves they need to find a better way to do it.

That is a good summary of my position on the "issue".

The main thing is intent. If the woman's intent is to expose herself to people, then she's in the wrong. If her #1 priority is to feed her child, and that happens to draw attention to her, then she's in the right. (That is assuming she doesn't take off her entire shirt and go topless during the feeding, or something, I would have a problem with that too)

 

[remake20]

I think it is okay, though if I though if I was a mom I would go to the bathroom.

 

[bombshoo]

I know I shouldn't care. I really shouldn't, but for some reason breast feeding just sickens the hell out of me. I can't stand seeing it. I don't think it's indecent, or perverted or anything, it's just a weird thing for me, almost a phobia.

Since it's entirely a weird personal thing for me, I voted the second option.

 

[warpus]

I think it is okay, though if I though if I was a mom I would go to the bathroom.

Eating in the bathroom! Now that is sick.

 

[remake20]

^ Baby's have no clue what's going on, so they don't care.

 

[JollyRoger]

If Sarah Palin insists on sucking on bendy straws in the same public appearance she is trotting out strawmen, I don't see a problem with public breastfeeding.

 

[Patroklos]

I don't know, usually breast milk doesn't have substances like urea (reacts with water vapor to form ammonia, lovely smell, totally harmless) or spermine. And usually it's not left on the ground. Totally misses the point, that does.

Sour milk also smells bad, and there is nothing more biologically hazardous about ejaculate than breast milk. Its just that you are applying one social norm and not another.

The distictions being made have no merit besides semantics. If you think breast feeding should be allowed because it is some beautiful thing then fine. At the same time realize you are applying a sujective standard and abandon all these ridiculous "its natural" and "its sanitary" objections that hold no water.

So why are you guys against women changing dirty diapers on the resturant table? Surely a women taking care of thier child's other bodily needs which are just as real as feeding deserve similar deference for all the same reasons, right?

Having said that, comparing breastfeeding to defecation, masturbation, and urination is just silly, and might be even stupid.

Its none of those things, but rather direct analogies that shread any attempt at making some appeal to concrete arguements. Everything you have said that applies is nothing more than a subjective judgement. And if you object to those other things, it is logically inconsistant judgement.

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[sophie]

I am down with breastfeeding. As it's natural and actually gives some benefits to the baby over standard formula.

 

[Patroklos]

Breast feeding leads to droopy breasts and gross elongated nipples. Evern man should be against it.

 

[GamezRule]

Breast feeding leads to droopy breasts and gross elongated nipples. Evern man should be against it.

What do you think they did before there was baby formula

 

[Patroklos]

The march of technology brings us so many modern wonders

 

[GamezRule]

WooHoo

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Sour milk also smells bad,

That mom fails at parenting. Milk goes in the mouth, not on the ground. Also, one doesn't wait that long to wipe it out. If you wait until food spoils until you clean it up, evolution has failed.

and there is nothing more biologically hazardous about ejaculate than breast milk. Its just that you are applying one social norm and not another.

I still want to know why nursing a child should have the same sexual connotation as masturbation. I'd really like to know.

Oh, and which one would you rather come into contact with?

The distictions being made have no merit besides semantics.

Yes, the difference between these two molecules are semantics. Volatility? Semantics. Reactivity? Semantics!

So why are you guys against women changing dirty diapers on the resturant table? Surely a women taking care of thier child's other bodily needs which are just as real as feeding deserve similar deference for all the same reasons, right?

Fecal coliform bacteria? Also semantics. I mean if you arrange carbohydrates, protein and fat, they can form a cell. Therefore, breast milk is the same as fecal coliform bacteria. Any difference is semantics.