Ugh, that happened to a friend of mine last year. So wrong to do anything to your child without your permission.

Where in the article did it say a woman who asks for it won't receive the free formula from the hospital? Hmm? No one's baby is going to starve under this initiative— please be sensible.

But they can still ask for and get the free formula from the hospital, did you read the article? It's just not presented pro forma in a goody-bag any more. Just like doctors don't give out brand-name free sample of prescription drugs anymore, I think this is a good step to separate healthcare from corporate influence.…

Yeah, I could give a shit if a woman breastfeeds or uses formula and don't think anyone needs to justify whichever they choose, but this article really rubbed me the wrong way. It's strident, extremely uninformed, and sensationalistic.

That's...not remotely even close to the same situation as the Latch On Initiative in this article. A Stage 3 cancer patient would certainly *not* be denied formula or even have to ask specially for it under Latch On. They're not evil, and they can read a patient's chart and understand different circumstances and…

I'm doing the same (actually already had Expat Shield from watching Downtown Abbey-yes, I'm a nerd), and wasted sooo much time today on the couch watching coverage. Way better commentators, and they show everyone compete in an event, even if they are the only representative from their tiny country and will get last…

Oh my god that's awful. Echoing Myrna on gasping and actually putting my hand to my mouth when I just read this.

Whoa, how did I not know about this?? Thanks so much for posting, though I wish I'd known about it at the *start* of my home renovation, not in the tail-end of it!

Why yes. And those who are used to boundaries and structure would in fact *not* scream if they had their legs restrained after being told not to kick them, and being explained why not.

That's an awesome approach, and props to you for thinking of others despite all the stress I imagine you and your son are already dealing with when flying.

At minimum I'd expect you to hold on to her legs with your arm if the first three times you tell her to stop she isn't listening.

As well, "Making noisy, airplane-riding children is nearly a problem without a solution." Unless this Lifehacker post took a strange turn and is actually supposed to instruct us on how to create a noisy, airplane-riding child in a lab.

"The case was evaluated for DPW by psychologist John Seasock, who found no evidence of abuse and "had never heard of a 52‐year‐old man 'becoming a pedophile.'"

This is one of the most refreshingly sensible comments I've read around here in a long time. Preach! You sound very sensible and practical— reminds me of how my parents were when we were growing up.

Disregard, and apologies for misunderstanding— ALittleBossy clarified for me below!

Oh duh, you're absolutely correct now that I've re-read her comment. Funny how much I associate "sleeping with" to mean sex!

Wait, if you only ever slept with a guy if he were a boyfriend of several months or lived with you, then how could you in your "wild days...leave when the sex is over—who wants to sleep next to someone you just met????" These two statements are contradictory.

You know that OB/GYNs are liable for the babies they deliver and can be sued at anytime for alleged birth injuries or other treatment negligance until that child is 18 years old, right? So it is very much the doctor's business.

On a serious note, apparently safety-pinning or sewing a sock with a tennis ball in it to the back of a sleep-tee works really well for some people. And is sliiightly less cruel than jacks!

Which is exactly why Cassie writes, "and we can't even blame it on bath salts anymore." and links to an article saying that there was only marijuana, and no bath salts, in the attacker's system?