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Why is breastfeeding in public acceptable?

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  • #152
    fxotoole
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    OP has serious mammy issues


  • #153
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,946 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    What I find disturbing is that some of the people here who are bothered by seeing a baby breastfed probably aren't trolls.


    I find it difficult to believe you find it disturbing that there are people who exist who have different standards of appropriate behaviour in public to your own.

    People who find breastfeeding in public inappropriate are hardly that unusual or uncommon, especially if we are expected to believe the thousands of accounts of people who have experienced being made to feel that breastfeeding in public is inappropriate.


  • #154
    OMM 0000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,733 ✭✭✭OMM 0000


    jimgoose wrote: »
    My crackpot theory is that the people who get themselves into a tizzy over a bit of exposed boob in cafés and that as women feed babies are highly resentful because the aren't getting any tasty titty themselves.

    It could be something like that. It's like those politicians or religious leaders who have very strong opinions on homosexuality - we've all heard the stories of them getting caught with rentboys.


  • #155
    Plumbthedepths
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    One eyed Jack wrote:
    I find it difficult to believe you find it disturbing that there are people who exist who have different standards of appropriate behaviour in public to your own.


    Considering you find adults holding hands inappropriate I'm amazed you actually go outside.


  • #156
    SusieBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,029 ✭✭✭SusieBlue


    BrokenArrows wrote: »
    Bathrooms, disabled toilets etc. But if there are no options then just be discrete.

    I've been sitting in a beer garden sharing a table with a few strangers and one of the women literally pulls her tit out and starts feeding the kid. No effort to try and be discrete and sitting directly in front of me.

    So in that scenario the only real way for me to not look is by basically staring at my pint.

    The conversation at the table stopped and it was very awkward for everyone involved.

    Public bathrooms are full of germs and bacteria and not a place babies should be spending any time unless absolutely necessary.


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  • #157
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,946 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Considering you find adults holding hands inappropriate I'm amazed you actually go outside.


    You’re easily amazed. That would suggest it’s more likely you have never been outside than I.


  • #158
    somesoldiers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,846 ✭✭✭✭somesoldiers


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    What I find disturbing is that some of the people here who are bothered by seeing a baby breastfed probably aren't trolls.

    I have a huge problem with breast feeding in public- the baby's head always gets in the way and you cant get a good look at the diddy!


  • #159
    Plumbthedepths
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    One eyed Jack wrote:
    You’re easily amazed. That would suggest it’s more likely you have never been outside than I.

    Terrible comeback, try harder. ;-)


  • #160
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,994 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    somesoldiers wrote: »
    I have a huge problem with breast feeding in public- the baby's head always gets in the way and you cant get a good look at the diddy!

    the old ones are the best.


  • #161
    Glass fused light
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭Glass fused light


    BrokenArrows wrote: »
    Bathrooms, disabled toilets etc. But if there are no options then just be discrete.

    I've been sitting in a beer garden sharing a table with a few strangers and one of the women literally pulls her tit out and starts feeding the kid. No effort to try and be discrete and sitting directly in front of me.

    So in that scenario the only real way for me to not look is by basically staring at my pint.

    The conversation at the table stopped and it was very awkward for everyone involved.

    Do you normaly have conversations with women's breasts?
    If so you may realise that it is good pratice to look at their faces instead.:D

    Or if the situation happens again yee all should head for the disabled toilet to continue on your conversation.


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  • #162
    wakka12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,786 ✭✭✭wakka12


    No question that compares innocently feeding your baby child to ****ting on the street is a genuine one


  • #163
    joe40
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    Heatstroke! Must be, I can't think of any other reason for this thread.


  • #164
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    joe40 wrote:
    Heatstroke! Must be, I can't think of any other reason for this thread.


    National school kids got their holidays yesterday, OP is bored already.


  • #165
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,946 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Terrible comeback, try harder. ;-)


    It’s not a ‘comeback’ or anything, I’m assuming we’re all adults here, so I’m not in the least bit surprised by the number of posters here who fail to understand the very simple concept of other people having a different perspective to them with regards to appropriate behaviour in public, and specifically as the subject of this thread - breastfeeding in public.

    I’m very supportive of women who choose to breastfeed in public, and at the same time I understand why other people are of the opinion that it’s inappropriate behaviour in public. I also understand why some people feel a need to play dumb and pretend they don’t understand why anyone would have an issue with someone breastfeeding in public as though it’s an abnormal reaction.

    The sheer volume of reactions it generates both positive and negative would suggest that people even in this country alone, are divided on the issue, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone that posters here would have overwhelmingly positive opinions about it and try to portray anyone who disagrees with the idea of it being appropriate behaviour in public as abnormal.


  • #166
    joe40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭joe40


    There's a thread about the rainbow flag replacing the tricolour and one about taxing overweight people. I think there are a lot of bored people about.
    Silly season has begun


  • #167
    grindle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭grindle


    In fairness now - I'm all for breastfeeding not being frowned upon - but please, whiteknighters, get over yourselves. It can be a perfectly normal natural thing to do AND a reason for men to ogle. The guys should not feel ashamed for ogling. Because boobs are wonderful. Guys generally like them. If they appear in the wild, unrestrained, you should expect most guys to salivate inwardly and be thinking about boobs the way they're programmed to.


  • #168
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,994 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    It’s not a ‘comeback’ or anything, I’m assuming we’re all adults here, so I’m not in the least bit surprised by the number of posters here who fail to understand the very simple concept of other people having a different perspective to them with regards to appropriate behaviour in public, and specifically as the subject of this thread - breastfeeding in public.

    I’m very supportive of women who choose to breastfeed in public, and at the same time I understand why other people are of the opinion that it’s inappropriate behaviour in public. I also understand why some people feel a need to play dumb and pretend they don’t understand why anyone would have an issue with someone breastfeeding in public as though it’s an abnormal reaction.

    The sheer volume of reactions it generates both positive and negative would suggest that people even in this country alone, are divided on the issue, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone that posters here would have overwhelmingly positive opinions about it and try to portray anyone who disagrees with the idea of it being appropriate behaviour in public as abnormal.

    it was the thought of somebody finding other people holding hands inappropriate that the other poster was amazed at, as am i. I'm not amazed that some find breastfeeing in public inapproprate. there are a lot of immature people out there.


  • #169
    Plumbthedepths
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    One eyed Jack wrote:
    The sheer volume of reactions it generates both positive and negative would suggest that people even in this country alone, are divided on the issue, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone that posters here would have overwhelmingly positive opinions about it and try to portray anyone who disagrees with the idea of it being appropriate behaviour in public as abnormal.


    Breastfeeding a child is a normal act and as nature intended, likewise holding hands is also normal either by members of the same sex or opposite sex. People getting offended by either of these acts are simpletons imho and would be best advised to remove themselves from society.


  • #170
    joe40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭joe40


    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    It’s not a ‘comeback’ or anything, I’m assuming we’re all adults here, so I’m not in the least bit surprised by the number of posters here who fail to understand the very simple concept of other people having a different perspective to them with regards to appropriate behaviour in public, and specifically as the subject of this thread - breastfeeding in public.

    I’m very supportive of women who choose to breastfeed in public, and at the same time I understand why other people are of the opinion that it’s inappropriate behaviour in public. I also understand why some people feel a need to play dumb and pretend they don’t understand why anyone would have an issue with someone breastfeeding in public as though it’s an abnormal reaction.

    The sheer volume of reactions it generates both positive and negative would suggest that people even in this country alone, are divided on the issue, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone that posters here would have overwhelmingly positive opinions about it and try to portray anyone who disagrees with the idea of it being appropriate behaviour in public as abnormal.

    No I'm not buying that line in relation to breast feeding. I know you do not have a problem so this is not directed at you but there are some issues that if you have a problem with you just have to get over it.
    Breastfeeding is one of them, if you have a problem with breastfeeding in public then you are the problem. Not the woman feeding her child


  • #171
    One eyed Jack
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    ohnonotgmail wrote: »
    it was the thought of somebody finding other people holding hands inappropriate that the other poster was amazed at, as am i. I'm not amazed that some find breastfeeing in public inapproprate. there are a lot of immature people out there.


    I think that’s the one thing we can all agree on, but from different perspectives obviously.


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  • #172
    NSAman
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    It's fine if breastfeeding is done for a baby.... but...
    https://youtu.be/FmD2Y6WxpIw


  • #173
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,946 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    Plumbthedepths wrote: »
    Breastfeeding a child is a normal act and as nature intended, likewise holding hands is also normal either by members of the same sex or opposite sex. People getting offended by either of these acts are simpletons imho and would be best advised to remove themselves from society.


    Nature doesn’t have an intent. There’s no specific reason has ever been determined as to why humans breastfeed (plenty of various theories put forward though), but it’s certainly not something nature intended.

    Since it’s just your opinion and I don’t imagine it ever becoming a reality I don’t think it’s worth my time addressing the idea that people who don’t share your opinions are simpletons. It’s easy to understand why you would think that way.


  • #174
    joe40
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    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    Nature doesn’t have an intent. There’s no specific reason has ever been determined as to why humans breastfeed (plenty of various theories put forward though), but it’s certainly not something nature intended.

    Since it’s just your opinion and I don’t imagine it ever becoming a reality I don’t think it’s worth my time addressing the idea that people who don’t share your opinions are simpletons. It’s easy to understand why you would think that way.

    "No specific reason for breastfeeding"
    Are you seriously writing that.


  • #175
    NSAman
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    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    Nature doesn’t have an intent. There’s no specific reason has ever been determined as to why humans breastfeed (plenty of various theories put forward though), but it’s certainly not something nature intended.

    .

    So Breasts have no natural function apart from being on page three?


  • #176
    branie2
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    Or beaches in Spain?


  • #177
    Ash.J.Williams
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    ZilkyG wrote: »
    Genuine question. This seems to be all the rage now, and the argument for it, is that it's completely natural! Well so is ****ting, yet society dictates that we must withdraw to the shadows for something so 'natural'.

    welcome to boards


  • #178
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,946 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    joe40 wrote: »
    No I'm not buying that line in relation to breast feeding. I know you do not have a problem so this is not directed at you but there are some issues that if you have a problem with you just have to get over it.
    Breastfeeding is one of them, if you have a problem with breastfeeding in public then you are the problem. Not the woman feeding her child


    I don’t imagine that argument doing much to change people’s minds who view the behaviour as inappropriate. What might change people’s minds though, is if it were more common in Western society, or if they were more exposed to the idea in any society. I think it’s simply cultural differences which influence people’s perspectives with regard to breastfeeding.

    Breastfeeding has enjoyed the odd resurgence throughout history before being seen as something only commoners do. It’s why in Victorian times they had wet nurses (something else that’s enjoying something of a resurgence on social justice media), but for the vast majority of people it’s nothing more than an unusual trend that comes and goes - one minute it’s trendy and new and ‘in yer face ye old fogey’, the next its been consigned to history as a primitive practice.


  • #179
    seamus
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    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    Nature doesn’t have an intent. There’s no specific reason has ever been determined as to why humans breastfeed (plenty of various theories put forward though), but it’s certainly not something nature intended.
    Just FYI, the way you've worded that makes you sound like an idiot.

    I've had to read it 3 times to figure out that you're not saying that humans never need to breastfeed, but rather you're saying that nothing natural is "intended", it's just an evolutionary outcome.


  • #180
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,994 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    Nature doesn’t have an intent. There’s no specific reason has ever been determined as to why humans breastfeed (plenty of various theories put forward though), but it’s certainly not something nature intended.

    Since it’s just your opinion and I don’t imagine it ever becoming a reality I don’t think it’s worth my time addressing the idea that people who don’t share your opinions are simpletons. It’s easy to understand why you would think that way.

    I can only imagine you are taking the piss now. Or at least certainly hope so.


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  • #181
    joe40
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    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    I don’t imagine that argument doing much to change people’s minds who view the behaviour as inappropriate. What might change people’s minds though, is if it were more common in Western society, or if they were more exposed to the idea in any society. I think it’s simply cultural differences which influence people’s perspectives with regard to breastfeeding.

    Breastfeeding has enjoyed the odd resurgence throughout history before being seen as something only commoners do. It’s why in Victorian times they had wet nurses (something else that’s enjoying something of a resurgence on social justice media), but for the vast majority of people it’s nothing more than an unusual trend that comes and goes - one minute it’s trendy and new and ‘in yer face ye old fogey’, the next its been consigned to history as a primitive practice.

    So how do you suggest infants should be fed


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