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At a Loss for Words
Comebacks to Confront Breastfeeding Ignorance
By Shel Franco
When you are told: "Your child is too old to nurse."
Reply: "Really? Well darn! I guess breastfeeding him through high school is out."
If humor isn't getting through, Zeretzke offers the following suggestions:
When you are asked: "How long are you going to continue to breastfeed that child?"
Answer: "Until she can tell me she doesn't want to anymore."
When you are asked: "Are you still nursing that child?"
Answer: "YES!" while looking the questioner straight in the eye.
At first, you might be reluctant to speak up in your own defense. Trying humor is a great place to start. It lightens the mood and helps change the subject. After a while, though, you might find that your humorous replies aren't enough, and you might be surprised at how easy you start to get defensive. Don't apologize for your chosen comeback, even if it comes off sounding equally as rude as the original remark.
Ward doesn't make any apologies: "[My comments might] sound a bit cynical, but sometimes when you're met with rudeness for the 10 millionth time, you just have to show them their advice is not going to alter your choice to give your baby what is best."
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Re: At a Loss for Words by kiannaa on 12/27/2008 07:27PM
It's funny I came across this website. Less than an hour ago, one of my sisters said to my 16-month-old, "Once you can say nurse you can't nurse anymore!" My other sister said, "That's true..." I said, "Yes she can nurse, and it's a matter of opinion, but since you're not the parents your opinion doesn't count." They were speechless. My mother always has something to say too. Most of the time I ignore her and them, and sometimes I come back with a come back like I just mentioned. LOL!