Originally Posted by
Total Pressure
What is the "PC" attitude to breast feeding these days?
I personally think a mother should be free to do it anywhere. But I also think it's not too much to ask that some kind of shawl is used or a nursing top which is discreet.
I was having a conversation with a mother recently and she picked up the child and proceeded to breast feed and I didn't see anything due to the top she had on. I thought those types of tops are very clever and avoid awkwardness for all.
"PC" vs "PC".
The right to breastfeed vs the right to do so even if it offends another passenger, who may come from a less enlightened culture.
I also do not think that asking a mother to cover-up is such a huge imposition - not too much to ask in a multi-cultural tube.
Those who may be offended or are made uncomfortable can not walk away.
The effort required "not to offend" is so small that I wonder at the mindset that says "I'm offended. It's my right. I'm gonna........."