Breastfeeding, what's your feeling on it.

[PAT303]

My youngest sister was breasting her daughter,my new niece that I haven't seen yet at a day care center at her local pool when the manager asked her to stop as a woman complained about it.She had to go into a store room and sit on a box and feed Mena thier and rightly she wasn't happy.I have to ask,what is wrong with people today?,breastfeeding is the most natural thing there is but people have nothing better to do but complain about it.We are becoming a bunch of dumb wingers that expect handouts when we can't afford the lifes we want and complain about anyone and anything simply because we have the right too. Pat

[Andrew D]

My youngest sister was breasting her daughter,my new niece that I haven't seen yet at a day care center at her local pool when the manager asked her to stop as a woman complained about it.She had to go into a store room and sit on a box and feed Mena thier and rightly she wasn't happy.I have to ask,what is wrong with people today?,breastfeeding is the most natural thing there is but people have nothing better to do but complain about it.We are becoming a bunch of dumb wingers that expect handouts when we can't afford the lifes we want and complain about anyone and anything simply because we have the right too. Pat

I would not have moved even if I was a female and therefore had the ability to breast feed. Your sister should have politely refused.

Regards
Andrew

[Ausfree]

I (as a male) have no problem with it, as long as it is discreet and not out there and in your face, if you know what I mean!!! I too, would have stood my ground and told that busybody to mind their own business!!

[isuzurover]

IMHO it is perfectly natural and I have no problem.

Many states specifically mention breastfeeding (in public) in their anti-discrimination legislation. It is quite likely the manager may have been breaking the law.

[justinc]

What Bleedin century were they from???

She should follow this up with the media, get them fish slapped.

Tell her she has our full support

JC

[101RRS]

IMHO it is perfectly natural and I have no problem.

So is farting, No1s and No2s and that other sex thing that most do in private. These are not acceptable in public.

I do not have a problem with breastfeeding in public if it is discrete however some seem to to do it so obvious as to be almost making a political point. I would prefer it not be in public and in a specified place however most do not exist or are unacceptable such as toilets.

I think there needs to be a bit of give an take on both sides - breastfeeding women should be allowed but they need to understand the sensitivities involved for some people and likewise other people need to understand the needs of breast feeding mothers.

Garry

[p38arover]

I wouldn't have moved. The other woman is the one at fault.

[rick130]

As JC said, what bloody century are we in ?

In a lot of ways I feel things have become much more conservative/reactionary since I was growing up in the seventies.
Breast feeding the babies was the done thing in our family, was done discretely in public (mostly you wouldn't have noticed) and made me aware as i grew up that anyone that made a scene about it was usually someone with hangups.





The TV ad where it showed a male office worker eating his lunch in a toilet cubicle summed up the breast feeding debate well.

You wouldn't expect an adult to eat their lunch in a public loo, so why do people expect mums and bubs to do so ?

[KarlB]

My youngest sister was breasting her daughter,my new niece that I haven't seen yet at a day care center at her local pool when the manager asked her to stop as a woman complained about it.She had to go into a store room and sit on a box and feed Mena thier and rightly she wasn't happy.I have to ask,what is wrong with people today?,breastfeeding is the most natural thing there is but people have nothing better to do but complain about it.We are becoming a bunch of dumb wingers that expect handouts when we can't afford the lifes we want and complain about anyone and anything simply because we have the right too. Pat

Pursuant to the WA Equal Opportunity Act 1984, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person for breast feeding (see attached). Your daughter would have grounds for action against the pool’s management and should at least seek a written apology for their inappropriate and discriminatory behaviour.

Cheers
KarlB

[George130]

I would only have moved if they insisted that all eating and drinking was only allowed in the same store room and only one person at a time. I would also have complained aout the discusting behavior of patrons showing skin in public.
If they didn't agree then it would be the choice of move me y force and see you in court buddy.


Personnaly I agree it should be discreat but is acceptable in public.