Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy If only Janet Jackson had been breastfeeding during that Super Bowl, maybe her malfunction would have been "okay".
Originally Posted By cstephens MrToadWildRider wrote: > To those making the comparison between cleavage and full exposed breast they are different things. I don't think anyone has done that. I was making the comparison between the top of the breast and the bottom of the breast. I guess I'll say this again. If a woman yanks her shirt over her head and exposes her entire breast, then I'd agree that it's inappropriate. However, if she pulls her shirt up enough to let the child latch, and in that short timespan, you might get a glimpse of the bottom of her breast, I would think that's much less "offensive" than having the top of a woman's breast constantly exposed. > What about a man wearing a speedo and a man exposing his genitals? You're going with the it's close enough argument so I think that's a fair comparison. Uhhh, no it's not. With a speedo, his parts are covered, if barely. /cs
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>With a speedo, his parts are covered, if barely.<< I explained it just that way to that stupid security guard at Disneyland this summer, but he made me leave anyway.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Well, the only one near her to feed was JT, so I think it still would have raised a few eyebrows! ;>
Originally Posted By hopemax Throwing out the legal perspective. Breastfeeding is legal in all states, but over the last decade more states have enacted laws specifically exempting breastfeeding in public from indecency laws. And several states have laws with wording that says it is legal even if the nipple is showing. And in some areas, the movement is toward preventing segregation (ie asking a mother to move to a private place). The city of Philadelphia already has already enacted such an ordinance. And Wisconsin has proposed legislation that asking a woman to cover up could net you a $200 fine. <a href="http://www.local6.com/family/5078710/detail.html" target="_blank">http://www.local6.com/family/5 078710/detail.html</a>
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter MrToadWildRider wrote: <<>>Toad, (and everyone else who feels that public breastfeeding is disgusting)<< That's from post 48 - I never once said or hinted at it being "Disgusting">> and then also wrote: <<You said it's rude and no one wants to see it - exactlly no one (well mostly no one maybe) wants to see some woman pulling her engorged breast out and having their kid suck on her nipple the same as you don't want to see someone eating with their mouth open. They SHOULDN'T be exposing you to them eating disgustingly.>>> 'Nuff said.
Originally Posted By Mrs 2oon Because of different reasons, neither of my kids were breastfed. But....if they were I would have used a small blanket to cover their head. That's just my choice. Everyone has a different level of modesty.
Originally Posted By Kimrue To answer the question posted, If the women sitting next to you was exposing her breast to you, YES, that would be inappropriate. If she did not expose her breast to you, NO, it was not inappropriate. That goes for if she were breastfeeding or not. In my opinion, too much cleavage is inappropriate as well
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA My perspective goes something like this... Yes, breast feeding is a natural event. Yes, there are times when it needs to be done in a mall or other public place. Yes, it's a wonderful bonding experience between the mother and child. Okay, we got that. And if it were my wife, or my sister, or another relative who I knew and was comfortable with -- no problem. I watched my Mom breast feed my sister. I was 5 years old. It was no big deal. But it was my Mom. However. Breast feeding is a very personal thing. It is something that is very much between the mother and the child. So, it's...uncomfortable to be made to be part of that experience [ie: sitting next to me on a mall bench] -- especially with a total stranger. You mothers who do breast feed in a public place. Can you even entertain the notion, even for a moment, that it might make someone feel uncomfortable? That's all I'm saying. Being uncomfortable doesn't mean we don't understand the importance of the act -- I just don't want to be part of the personal experience between you and your child.
Originally Posted By trailsend Let me say, I, personally, would cover up. I would have an ample supply of beautifully monogramed or Disney style little *cover up blankets* to be used especially for this type of occasion. I would also have my schedule for the day planned so as not to be in an awkward situation at the scheduled feeding time. Oh, sorry, I got carried away . . .I'm watching the Martha Stewart movie with Cybil Shepherd on Lifetime.
Originally Posted By Kimrue <<You mothers who do breast feed in a public place. Can you even entertain the notion, even for a moment, that it might make someone feel uncomfortable?>> Yes, I personally understand that. If you are uncomfortable even if I was COMPLETELY covered, it is your place to move if you feel uncomfortable and not complain. I personally feel uncomfortable when people sit down next to me and pull out a cigarette and start puffing away..I move...and I don't complain. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If Pamela Anderson sat next to this guy and leaned over to pick up a spilled purse, would this even be a debate? Why is it ok for a women to expose herself in the name of being "sexy." Meanwhile we still are discussing this mother's "modesty" or lack there of. I have NEVER heard or read a man ever say...oh my gosh this women's breasts were hanging out of a bikini and she sat next to me...I was so offended, I just had to get up and move! Why are breasts suddenly so "personal" when it comes to feeding a child...meanwhile, shows that completely exploit women are number 1 on the ratings charts. I think we as a society are conveniently "modest" when it suits us.
Originally Posted By trailsend Amen, Kimrue! I personally get tired of seeing men, especially baseball players grope themselves. What does no one ever tell them to stop or wait until they are out of public viewing?
Originally Posted By Ursula Wow, whoever brought up the law in this? I thought the question was on what was appropriate...I doubt myself or anyone here would actually ask a breastfeeding woman to go away and out of sight.
Originally Posted By cstephens Ursula wrote: > I doubt myself or anyone here would actually ask a breastfeeding woman to go away and out of sight. Maybe not ask her directly, but a number of people have said they'd wish a breastfeeding woman kept herself away and out of sight, so presumably, they want her to know to do that without being asked. /cs
Originally Posted By Ursula But I also don't think it's to hide her or keep her out of sight. I know I'd be more comfortable if the mom used a cover cloth. I am in no way asking her to be shameful of feeding her own child in public. Feed away! Discrection is a good thing, though. I personally don't want to see her skin. Now, I've been to Disneyland more times than I can count. I've seen hundreds of nursing mothers who have a style of breastfeeding without a blanket or cover and you can't see a thing. I have no problems with this at all.
