Barbara's advice, and Cynthia's, is correct and appropriate. My initial
"butt out" statement was an expression of my frustration for the
continuation of these kinds of beliefs.

In a consult, using the reflective listening techniques, etc, will be very
productive, I think.  Thanks to those who put into words the correct
approach/response. Losing patience sometimes....but I am glad for Barbara
and others who are more patient, at times, than I.

Kathleen

At 07:06 AM 11/28/2002 -0600, you wrote:
>I want to agree with Cynthia that it is simplistic to tell a mother to just
>stand up to and tell off her primary support system if it (they) get in the
>way of breastfeeding.  That typically isn't going to happen.  I think I
>often forget that I didn't become the confidant, bossy person I am today
>until AFTER having children.

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