I expected some rude people, but some of this was ridiculous...

[tallen429]

I don't think a man needs to give up his seat on a bus for me, just because I'm a woman. I'm usually perfectly capable of standing. And when I'm not, I see to it that I don't stand. I will either wait for the next bus, or go grab a taxi. It is not up to perfect strangers to see to my needs.

And I've seen many a kind stand on the bus, when there was plenty of open seating. Lots of them think it is fun. If it is dangerous for them to stand, then I really hope their parents wouldn't drag them onto a standing room only bus.

Well, that is your choice but it is proper etiquette and even my almost ten year old DS would stand to give a seat to a woman with a small child or an elderly woman. I'm proud that I have taught my sons that respect and I'm often saddened by how many "modern" families think those polite little tidbits are old fashioned or out of style. FYI, both of my sons would hold a door open for a woman too.

When I said "small child", I meant "babe in arms", not a five year old because yes, some of them truly enjoy standing.

 

[Too Far From Home]

This stuff happens everywhere. This past Saturday, took the kids to see the Avengers at the local movie house. I was on line for popcorn and a woman jumps in front of me. I thought to myself, no biggie - one woman. Wrong - her order took 15 minutes and she spent $95!

We were the last people in line and she cuts in front of us knowing that she was about to place this order.

 

[Timon_n_Pumba]

Flame away, but if anyone pulls that "Whatever, boss" BS with me, they may find themselves accidentally bumped into after they complete their order. And that's IF the CM (and their supervisor, if it goes that far) doesn't rectify the situation when I point it out to them...cause I'm gonna. I do NOT abide line cutters and a snarky remark like that is going to amplify the situation. What a jerk.

 

[Monique990308]

I was with you right to the end. Why do you care where she chooses to bf her child? If it was a bottle would you care? I think not

I agree, I see nothing wrong with a mother feeding her child

 

[WillAustin]

Flame away, but if anyone pulls that "Whatever, boss" BS with me, they may find themselves accidentally bumped into after they complete their order. And that's IF the CM (and their supervisor, if it goes that far) doesn't rectify the situation when I point it out to them...cause I'm gonna. I do NOT abide line cutters and a snarky remark like that is going to amplify the situation. What a jerk.

Agree 100%. "Whatever, Boss" would have turned into, at the very least, security coming to sort it out.

 

[Nermel9]

Wow, if I saw a kid peeing on the grass or bushes in Disney World, where there are bathrooms every 10 feet practically, I would definitely be saying something, that is absolutely disgusting.

 

[sephorachick]

Last year I saw this guy with two Dole whips in both hands knock this little boy (about elbow's height) down.He didn't even turn around to see if the boy was ok. What I guessed to be the boy's father walked toward the man, tripped him and went to his boy. Of course the Dole whips went flying and the man smashed his knee pretty hard on the ground....serves him right!! Karma I tell ya!!!

This made me laugh so hard!thanks for the visual and karma is a b lol

 

[JennMouse32]

thats so horrible.. i just cant believe ppl nowadays...


granted i havent had those horrible expriences at disney, but i work nights at a walmart... and thats just as bad.. i want to hit some of the ppl that come in there...


like the parents yelling at the kids at 3am to shut up, when the kids are tried and crying.. the kids should be in BED!! its teh parents fault not the kids they didnt ask to be taken out in the middle of the night

 

[100AcreWood]

Last year I saw this guy with two Dole whips in both hands knock this little boy (about elbow's height) down.He didn't even turn around to see if the boy was ok. What I guessed to be the boy's father walked toward the man, tripped him and went to his boy. Of course the Dole whips went flying and the man smashed his knee pretty hard on the ground....serves him right!! Karma I tell ya!!!

Wow that's a great way to get your butt kicked. Funny as heck though!

 

[CandleontheWater]

If she was covered I wouldn't have a problem with it, but unfortunately I have seen people there who could care less what others see and it really makes me uncomfortable. If it makes me uncomfortable, I'm sure it would do the same to others.

There are laws in Florida that protect breastfeeding mothers. A mother can breastfeed her child anywhere that she is legally allowed to be. If this makes you uncomfortable, maybe YOU should leave the area.

It just is incredibly shocking when a woman actually uses her ****s for their intended purpose, I mean, someone's misplaced modesty certainly trumps providing a child with the nourishment nature intended.

 

[Sammie]

nevermind, found what I was looking for.

 

[wcpamotm]

If a woman sitting next to me breastfeeding her baby would be the rudest thing to happen to me on my next trip, I will have had a very magical trip indeed!

 

[john64]

I'm sorry to hear this from everyone. I usually only run into the people that like to stop dead in front of you. I usually say "not a good place to stop" they turn around to say something and just turn and walk away. It helps to be 6'2" 295lb powerlifter. My size usually stops all the line cutters and pushers in a crowd. My wife and kids just line up behind me in a crowd and hang on.

 

[DeaverTex]

I suspect I'll be flamed for this, but how is a little boy using a portion of his anatomy for a normal and necessary function any less acceptable than a grown woman using a portion of her anatomy for a normal and necessary function? They're both producing a sterile fluid, just different colors and viscosity.

 

[ARAITHEL]

There are laws in Florida that protect breastfeeding mothers. A mother can breastfeed her child anywhere that she is legally allowed to be. If this makes you uncomfortable, maybe YOU should leave the area.

It just is incredibly shocking when a woman actually uses her ****s for their intended purpose, I mean, someone's misplaced modesty certainly trumps providing a child with the nourishment nature intended.

Agreed. B**bs ahoy! I think BFeeding your infant on a ride is WAY better for the other guests than having to hearing the little bugger scream!

I fed mine for 12 months...but always had a cover-up. I did believe in being polite to other people that might have not been as progressive as myself. Sometimes the La leche league needs to remember that a little bit of modesty goes miles. My dad would be horrified...but he was raised in the 40s-50s...when you didn't talk about such things. We need to remember that some people have different CULTURES...see my original post about some people from other countries. LOL

I will remember that some folks are just rude. That's how they are. I think that they don't even realize that they are doing it or more horrifying, they don't care.

Too bad that some people get run over by dole whips/wheel chairs/strollers tho. I might have to chew some rear over that.

 

[ARAITHEL]

I suspect I'll be flamed for this, but how is a little boy using a portion of his anatomy for a normal and necessary function any less acceptable than a grown woman using a portion of her anatomy for a normal and necessary function? They're both producing a sterile fluid, just different colors and viscosity.

LMAO...I thought the peeing in the plant was good management by the Disney Dad. But we live in the country, where peeing in the flora is normal.

 

[livndisney]

Wow, if I saw a kid peeing on the grass or bushes in Disney World, where there are bathrooms every 10 feet practically, I would definitely be saying something, that is absolutely disgusting.

Heck that is nothing! Wait until the disboarders start posting about bringing and using potty chairs in line.

 

[deegack]

I suspect I'll be flamed for this, but how is a little boy using a portion of his anatomy for a normal and necessary function any less acceptable than a grown woman using a portion of her anatomy for a normal and necessary function? They're both producing a sterile fluid, just different colors and viscosity.

one is food used to feed an infant who have little to no control over their hunger. The other is a waste product and if a child is out of diapers they have some control over when they go.

 

[ARAITHEL]

Heck that is nothing! Wait until the disboarders start posting about bringing and using potty chairs in line.

 

[tosha27]

I fed mine for 12 months...but always had a cover-up. I did believe in being polite to other people that might have not been as progressive as myself. Sometimes the La leche league needs to remember that a little bit of modesty goes miles.

Thank you. I am glad someone said it. I certainly do not have a problem with mamas feeding their babies anywhere they may need to, but there is a way to do it discreetly.