How many breastfeeding moms out there have heard one (or all) of these comments?
By Bridget McGann
- Isn’t she too old for that?
- Aren’t YOU too old for that?
- You’re gonna make him gay.
- You’re gonna make her gay.
- He’s gonna grow up to be a perv.
- Would you like to move somewhere private?
- Are you SURE?
- I really think you would be more comfortable in the bathroom.
- Why don’t you cover up?
- Here’s something for you to cover up with.
- We really just want you to be comfortable.
- Better wean him soon or he’ll get made fun of!
- Better wean her soon or she’ll get cavities!
- (Opening a gift at a baby shower and seeing that it’s a breast pump.) What’s this for? …Oh. I’m not doing THAT…
- Another customer complained.
- An employee complained.
- The manager complained.
- I support breastfeeding, but once they’re old enough to talk about it,
- it’s just WEIRD.
- I support breastfeeding, but kids need to learn to be independent.
- I support breastfeeding, but after a certain age there’s really no nutritional value anymore.
- I support breastfeeding, BUT…
- Don’t you worry about him getting made fun of?
- You’re STILL doing that?
- So, when are you gonna wean?
- Don’t you feel like a cow?
- Didn’t she JUST eat?
- How does that not hurt?
- What about your husband? Doesn’t he want them back?
- How do you know he’s even getting enough?
