Winnie wrote:
> I recently had my teeth cleaned.  The hygenist made no bones about
> the fact that I wan't flossing enough.  There was no concern
> whatsoever about whether her comments made me feel guilty or what
> circumstances I might have in my life that might make flossing
> "impractical" or "difficult".  Maybe I should write an article for a
> dental publication complaining about the "floss police" and how they
> are so fanatic they make people feel guilty!
> Winnie (with tongue firmly planted in cheek)
Winnie, I think you can take that tongue out of there, for I think that is
exactly what it's all about. There is only one-and-only, lonely health care
issue where people fear to speak out of concern for guiltfeelings in the
patient/client and that is the breastfeeding and bottlefeeding issue.

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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