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Nice is a good thing
I’m sure many of you have heard the controversy about Facebook deleting pictures of breastfeeding from their website.
Nursing moms everywhere are enraged that their nursing photos are being deleted while photos that reveal just as much breast, but in a different context (swimsuits, etc.), are not.
I would never post a picture of myself breastfeeding in the first place so it’s not a big deal to me on a personal level. What I am upset about is the assumption making and bashing going on around the blogosphere concerning this issue.
Mother’s who nurse have long fought for societal acceptance of the practice, but there are still some who do not feel the need to reciprocate acceptance of those whose views or circumstances do not involve breastfeeding.
The Facebook incident seems to have opened the floodgates for berating bottle feeders. I have seen many comments on various blogs discussing the issue, where sadly, the assumption has been made that because they are deleting breastfeeding photos, they must be jealous that they couldn’t breastfeed, or jealous that they weren’t breastfed, or too lazy to do the best thing for their baby, or have a guilty concsience. It’s rude and immature and appaling.
I’m sure there are many people, who may think breastfeeding is a wonderful thing, but may be uncomfortable seeing a breast even in that way. Not everyone that doesn’t want to see breastfeeding pictures, bottle feeds or even has children for that matter. And bottle feeding isn’t a bad thing. I’d like to see a little more acceptance and kindness and less judgement and negative assumption from those who are looking to be treated with acceptance themselves.
Two in one week!
This award “is intended for bloggers who have been an encouragement, a source of love, and who have given an impact in some way…” and Deb at Mom of 3 Girls thinks I fit that description. Thank you so much Deb.
I’m going to pass this along to Corrie at Tyler’s Triumph. Corrie is a frequent commenter who has offered her input and encouragement on many topics. Corrie says of herself, “I have 5 children…The oldest suffered a vaccine reaction when he was 2 & 4 months old and we have all benefited from his loving spirit in our home.
She truly has been a source of inspiration and determination in the face of adversity as I’ve read about her struggles and joys in taking care of Tyler and the rest of her family.
Aloha Friday #1
If you had to die at Mother Nature’s hand, how would you want to go and why?
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