Today's topic Breast feeding in public. Or as I like to call it feeding your baby when and where they are hungry.

I know there is a controversy over breast feeding in public.  I will be honest, if the kid is over a certain age, oh, I don't know, let's say one, then you probably don't need to feed in public.  I mean the kid can get plenty to eat without needing the breast.  Other than seeing an obviously well fed, capable of eating on their own kid at the breast in public what is the problem? 

I am really bothered that so many people object.  Who cares?  They are feeding their children not staging an orgy.  Honestly, put your big girl/boy pants on and get over it!

Some mom's choose to use a cover up, some let it all hang out. Again, let them. I am sorry if you have hang ups or are offended (if offended please see blog post regarding Whiny Babies).  Instead of worrying about what they are doing maybe you should worry about why it bothers you so.  If you are thinking something like because it is too private or too gross, I suggest you get some help for your problem. 

If the mom wants to feed I say let her, you don't have to look.  Just like you don't have to look at unattractive people in their swim suits or a show on TV.  No one is putting a gun to your head and insisting you witness a child taking their nutrition in the old fashioned way.  You can close your eyes and day dream, if you want, about a world where no one breast feeds in public. There are so many electronic mobile devices available, I won't believe you can't find something to do.  And frankly, if you are worried about being on a bus, plane or place of business and don't have an electronic device take a good book.  Maybe The Good Book, perhaps you will learn something like having compassion and tolerance.

If your kids ask what you consider awkward questions, ask yourself why you feel so awkward.  Then tell them that is how some mommies feed their babies.  That is all you have to do.