How funny! I'll have to read more of Lincoln's writings.
I agree with certainly not accepting their comments as professional or appropriate. I certainly have called out my fair share of people, actually probably more than my fair share. I just don't think it is always productive.
I am very sad for people who make fun of such a beautiful thing as breastfeeding. They've really missed out.
Melissa
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Melissa writes:
The teacher in the new cartoon Ninjago (I have to watch it with my 7 year old every Wednesday night) asked the question: "How do you defeat your enemies?"
The answer is "Make them your friend."
~~~ Hello all,
I think the teacher "lovingly lifted" that quote from Abraham Lincoln. :) I don't disagree with it, but a possible first step is also to actually "call them out" on their unprofessional behavior. They have demeaned a colleague's expertise and shown both ignorance and disrespect for a subject that is a major public health issue. Would this kind of snide remarking be tolerated if the issue were bipolar disorder, or erectile dysfunction, or bladder incontinence issues? I don't think so. It takes a long time to be able to think quickly when taken aback by someone's callousness/childishness/unprofessionalism, but if it happens again, a quick "wow that was rude- you sound like you don't have any respect for me at all" can go a long way to at least naming the offense AS an offense. It can also make sure that rude "under the breath" comments don't get lost. They get named. The way a person responds to be called out helps us know how to tailor our follow-up approach.
Just my thoughts,
Peace,
Judy
Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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