Annie
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- Nov 22, 2003
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Here's the deal. It offends many, otherwise wouldn't be an issue. My guess from what I've read and since I never, not ONCE had a problem, it's not 'infants' that are causing the backlash. If over a year, the baby should be on solids and obviously fluids. They do NOT need to nurse in public areas, unless the child is willing to act like a baby. (Don't get me started on the possible problems in making here). The toddler can drink out of a cup, whether it's pumped milk or juice, formula or a black cow, I really could care less.Breastfeeding is still the healthiest choice even after 15 months. There are many studies showing that the older children have less colds, flu's, ear infections etc. Then there's the non nutrition benefits. The bond that continues.
Thankfully as a whole our society isn't as close minded as so many of you are. Europe is even more relaxed about it. There public nursing isn't an issue. It's an American thing to look down your noses at our mothers.
I'll also bring up that it's up to the parent to parent their child. Not yours.
Reminds me of the old biddy that poked her nose into my business with my teenager while getting him on a flight to grandmas a few weeks ago. I refused to let him go beyond the security with out me. As I was being turned around at the check point for not having the right form, an old lady asked me how old he was. She stated "oh he's old enough to go by himself". I asked her how she's a judge of what's best for my child. Then turned to my son and asked him "do you feel OK going by yourself?". He stated that he's not. We turned and walked away to go get the forms we needed. Thankfully making it to the gate just in time to get him on the plane.
It's my job to raise my kids, no one else. Even if it's out in public.