Moms Talk Q&A: Breastfeeding, the Government and You

Grayslake Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community sf support for moms, grandparents, neighbors and friends. Join in the conversation. There are no right or wrong answers, only diverse opinions where we can all learn from one another.

Please Note: All comments should be directed to the issues at hand. Personal attacks will not be allowed. We invite a wide range of opinions from anyone who wants to comment. But let's keep it clean and above board.

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It is a tough, demanding job that can be the most rewarding thing you have ever done. Let's help each other through it.

This week's question is:

Last week, Michelle Obama promoted breast-feeding as a healthy option for moms and babies, but Sarah Palin said it was the ultimate case of "Big Brother" aka big government meddling in people's lives. What do you think? Is breast feeding the answer? Should the government decide how you feed your baby? Or should the government just stay out of it?