In a delightful tale that’s making waves on social media, a mother hilariously confronts her grown son after he tries to shame a breastfeeding mother at a public pool. This story showcases that no matter how old your children get, it’s still your job to correct their nonsense.
Photographer Lisa Thompson was enjoying a day at the pool with her two young children, ages three and five, while nursing her baby boy. However, not everyone was supportive of her decision to breastfeed in public. In a Facebook post, which has been widely shared, Lisa recounted an encounter with a man named Steve, who decided to butt in on her private moment.
While Lisa was discreetly feeding her baby under a towel to minimize distractions, Steve, who appeared to be in his 40s, approached her with a question: “Excuse me, are you breastfeeding your baby?” As if it were any of his business! When Lisa confirmed that she was indeed nursing, Steve went ahead and suggested that she shouldn’t do “THAT” in public.
Enter Steve’s amazing mom, a feisty woman in her 70s, who wasn’t having any of it. She promptly called out her son with an unforgettable line: “WHAT DID YOU TELL THAT MOTHER?” Before Steve could even respond, she unleashed a passionate rant. “What the heck, Steve?! I had no idea I raised you like this! I’m not talking to you until you apologize! I breastfed you until you were 18 months old, Steve!” When he argued that she never mentioned that, she shot back, “WHAT’S THERE TO TALK ABOUT? It’s COMPLETELY NORMAL, Steve!”
Honestly, can we make “What the heck, Steve?!” a viral meme? Because it’s just that good. Thankfully, after his mom’s verbal smackdown, Steve did apologize, admitting, “I’m sorry, I should have minded my own business.”
So, it seems Steve might think twice before stepping out of line again, especially with a mom like that on his case. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to get a “What the heck, Steve?!” shirt made ASAP.
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In summary, this humorous incident highlights the importance of supporting mothers who choose to breastfeed in public and reminds us that parenting is a lifelong responsibility, even when your kids are all grown up.