Breast Feeding in Public: What are your throughts?

[Unknown Entity]

I don't see a problem with breastfeeding in public, as long as the mother covers up a little bit. I have to agree with what Phantom said about the mother being more comfortable if she was doing the feed in her own home, and it being safer, but if the baby needs to be fed, it needs to be fed. Can't let the poor little thing starve right? Some have said something about a formula? What if the mother is dedicated to breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is alot better for the baby than feeding the baby formulas...

I agree with winterborn86 that if you are somewhat discusted by public breastfeeding, then don't look. The mother isn't putting up a show by feeding her baby - she's making sure her baba is fed. Look away if you are bothered! No one is asking you to watch.

I have no problem with, as long as the mother at least doesn't put her boobs on show, and uses a blanket.

I don't see a reason that it should be acceptable for a woman to whip out her tit in public, for any reason. Baby needs to be fed? That's what breast pumps and bottles are for -- or bathrooms. Mother's comfortable with it? If I'm comfortable masturbating in public, does that make it alright? Hey, if you don't like it, don't watch.

Ha, funny. BUT, masterbation is for your pleasure (ew! - doncha dare say: "But its natural!" cos i do think its natural, but not to be done in public - thats gross!)! Mothers don't breastfeed for pleasure or for themselves - its for the baby getting a good start in life.

[Chez Daja]

but if the baby needs to be fed, it needs to be fed.

That's exactly what I was going to say. Buuut... I would prefer it if a lady was to do it in her own home, or in a place that isn't totally packed with people. To be honest, I find it a little strange. I don't want to see some womans' tit, but as long as she covers some of it up and doesnt get her boobs right out there, I don't have a direct problem with it. I'll admit that in most cases, a woman is willing to cover up as much as she can, which is something I can respect.

That said, I would do formula. There's no way I'd ever let a baby latch onto one of my nips. Some babies' bite and that shit hurts. Especially if the baby wouldn't let go. Not speaking out of experience here... Just saying... >_>.

Boobies were made for breastfeeding, but um... They've been upgraded to be seen sexually, so it makes some people a little uncomfortable.

What could you possibly have against something that doesn't concern you in the slightest? Something that you play NO part in whatsoever. It isn't a display unless you are too afraid you would gawk and make a total ass of yourself. A plentiful percentage of mothers choose not to breast feed ever, you need not persecute the few that do.

This may be the only time that I will ever disagree with you, but as long as it is done publicly, it IS the business of those around. You don't see that everyday, and it is considered to many, as unnatural. It may be a natural process, but it isn't seen like that by the majority these days. Not to say I don't partly agree with you, I do, but a lot of people might not.

In the long run, I personally have no direct problem with it, as long as the mother isn't doing it right in my face, and her nipples are appropriately covered up. As Unkown Entity said, babies need feeding.

[Walter Sobchak]

Here is a tricky subject.

In and of itself, I would be for breast feeding in public. It is natural and is a harmless sight. In fact, children should see it so they understand some things about the world that they don't learn in school.

However, in the context of decency laws, it should be illegal. Nudity is nudity. The laws should be overturned, but a bare nipple is illegal in these circumstances.

[Sinister]

How is it indecent in anyway? Explain it to me in a manner that is logical in anyway and I will change my position and hail your greatness.

This is not masturbation, not a sexual act, no more nudity than when a man goes without a shirt and certainly more utilitarian and purposeful. The parent may have a strong reason why the infant is to be nursed in this manner, and even if they do not, it is their child. They can tend to it as they see fit just as you can avert your eyes and grow thicker skin.

And if it does offend, then explain how? What in particular is inappropriate?

Propriety is derived from context. So follow: The act of public breast feeding is indecent in which of the following ways:

• Because it is an intentional act to offend or provoke
• Because it encourages indecent behavior
• Because it is the source of psychological or physical harm to any member of the public

I put it to you that the only claim you can make with any lucidity is the third. And if this is your reason it should be illegal then I can produce a large list of public displays that cause the same amount of harm that are still perfectly legal.

-Sin

[Chez Daja]

How is it indecent in anyway? Explain it to me in a manner that is logical in anyway and I will change my position and hail your greatness.

And if it does offend, then explain how? What in particular is inappropriate?

I wasn't sure whether this was quoted at me or to El Wray, or to whoever mentioned masturbation, but I'm going to answer anyway.

I only personally find it indecent if a woman is getting herself right out there. And yes, I have actually seen on two ocassions, two different women where they treated breastfeeding as if it was an invitation to practically open their whole shirt up and show everything off. I find that offensive and indecent, one of these two women wasn't even looking at her feeding child, or at the people she was with.

I find that inappropriate. Like I mentioned, all I'd like from breastfeeding women is a little bit of modesty. If you want you to shove your tit in your babies' mouth in public, it has nothing to do with me. If you want to get your tits out and and look at strange men whilst your child is practically hanging from you, it becomes something different and in my opinion, brings a lot of modest breastfeeders down.

I personally don't care too much, I just don't want women purposely making the act the center of attention because then it will obviously attract public attention.