BIG NEWS!! THE SEGMENT HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY PULLED AND THE CHANNEL ISSUED A CLEAR APOLOGY FOR THE HURTFUL CONTENT. THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR EVERY MOM WHO REFUSED TO HIDE HER RIGHT TO NURTURE HER BABY!! WE ARE KEEPING A VERY CLOSE WATCH TO ENSURE TOTAL RESPECT FOR MOTHERS …
July 10, 2015
Mtv Lebanon's show Etiquette and the offensive segment on breastfeeding in public
Final supporters
Dear Mr. El Murr, I am addressing you regarding the show that aired on your esteemed channel today called Etiquette.
I Chrystel Labaky Aswad, one among manyyyy breastfeeding moms in Lebanon think it is unacceptable that someone who is apparently completely ignorant when it comes to breastfeeding, be allowed to discuss this topic on air and on local television for everyone to watch. We are already limited in our society and unable to feel like it is our right to feed our child anytime and anywhere, and to think that a public figure emphasizes the fact that we have to "hide" ourselves to do the most natural and God given right (not to mention healthy for our babies) in the world is simply infuriating.
I have always thought of MTV as being one of the most progressive channels, as well as the most health conscious among all other local channels and it is sad to have to listen to someone degrade us this way unfortunately on your channel, not to mention semi violate the Lebanese law 47/2008 on breastfeeding by promoting to the public that, and I am quoting your presenter here, "Wel walad yalle bi shouf 2emm 3am betraddi3 ma byefham w kamena iza shef Hal shi moumkin ya3moul shock", and therefore insinuating that the sight of a breastfeeding mother can be psychologically damaging to children.
I am sure with your busy schedule you might not have had the time to watch the segment, however I ask of you to please watch it and note how many verbal violations have been made to our freedom as lactating mothers.
Not to mention that both Mrs. Nadine Daher and the presenter made it sound as if it was a shameful act to feed your child in public, when it is perfectly fine for other women to show more skin than any mother does breastfeeding her child.
Therefore Mr. El Murr, we the breastfeeding mothers of Lebanon, demand and in unity that this terrible mistake and violation of all our rights be corrected and some action be taken to control the damage that both your presenter and Mrs. Nadine Daher have caused to the image of breastfeeding in Lebanon. We cannot accept being referred to as a "7aleh khassa", and for breastfeeding to be referred to as "hayda el shi". If they do not have the correct information about breastfeeding and cannot use the proper terminology there are plenty of resources available in our country and many organizations that can educate whomever wishes to address the issue of breastfeeding in Lebanon, so I ask you to please let us know how this issue can be resolved because we are simply not willing to accept the negativity that the show "Etiquette" has promoted about breastfeeding.
I am sure you will do what you believe is right, and for that I thank you in advance. Awaiting your response, with my best regards.
Chrystel Labaky Aswad
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 23, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2015
102 Comments
I feel a pitty when MTV broadcats how to take care of pets in a very loving way however fights taking care of our own flesh and blood in the most respectful way that nature has intended!
Breastfeeding not only allows for societies to be healthier, but also smarter! See link below to 2015 study in Brazil http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31925449 "The research in Brazil traced nearly 3,500 babies, from all walks of life, and found those who had been breastfed for longer went on to score higher on IQ tests as adults."
Spouse to the former Police Atraché of the Spanish Embassy of Lebanon, who breastfed at many official events with high ranked guests and never had to listen to insulting comments like mentioned during the show.
you should educate your staff better when discussing topics like breastfeeding or children or at least have a lactation consultant in the interview. And the presentator should at least be a mom!
i am an English lady living in Lebanon and I can not believe how uneducated people are when it comes to breastfeeding. Women should be aloud to breastfeed our children when ever and wherever we want. Giving life to our babies is nothing to be ashamed of. Move into the twenty first century people.
What a shame!
etiquette ? If my baby has to hide while eating then so should you ! Next time you're outside and you want to eat, please hide as I don't want to see your disgusting full of germs mouth.. Sincerely, An insulted breastfeeding mother
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BIG NEWS!! THE SEGMENT HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY PULLED AND THE CHANNEL ISSUED A CLEAR APOLOGY FOR THE HURTFUL CONTENT. THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR EVERY MOM WHO REFUSED TO HIDE HER RIGHT TO NURTURE HER BABY!! WE ARE KEEPING A VERY CLOSE WATCH TO ENSURE TOTAL RESPECT FOR MOTHERS …
July 10, 2015
Mtv Lebanon's show Etiquette and the offensive segment on breastfeeding in public
Final supporters
Dear Mr. El Murr, I am addressing you regarding the show that aired on your esteemed channel today called Etiquette.
I Chrystel Labaky Aswad, one among manyyyy breastfeeding moms in Lebanon think it is unacceptable that someone who is apparently completely ignorant when it comes to breastfeeding, be allowed to discuss this topic on air and on local television for everyone to watch. We are already limited in our society and unable to feel like it is our right to feed our child anytime and anywhere, and to think that a public figure emphasizes the fact that we have to "hide" ourselves to do the most natural and God given right (not to mention healthy for our babies) in the world is simply infuriating.
I have always thought of MTV as being one of the most progressive channels, as well as the most health conscious among all other local channels and it is sad to have to listen to someone degrade us this way unfortunately on your channel, not to mention semi violate the Lebanese law 47/2008 on breastfeeding by promoting to the public that, and I am quoting your presenter here, "Wel walad yalle bi shouf 2emm 3am betraddi3 ma byefham w kamena iza shef Hal shi moumkin ya3moul shock", and therefore insinuating that the sight of a breastfeeding mother can be psychologically damaging to children.
I am sure with your busy schedule you might not have had the time to watch the segment, however I ask of you to please watch it and note how many verbal violations have been made to our freedom as lactating mothers.
Not to mention that both Mrs. Nadine Daher and the presenter made it sound as if it was a shameful act to feed your child in public, when it is perfectly fine for other women to show more skin than any mother does breastfeeding her child.
Therefore Mr. El Murr, we the breastfeeding mothers of Lebanon, demand and in unity that this terrible mistake and violation of all our rights be corrected and some action be taken to control the damage that both your presenter and Mrs. Nadine Daher have caused to the image of breastfeeding in Lebanon. We cannot accept being referred to as a "7aleh khassa", and for breastfeeding to be referred to as "hayda el shi". If they do not have the correct information about breastfeeding and cannot use the proper terminology there are plenty of resources available in our country and many organizations that can educate whomever wishes to address the issue of breastfeeding in Lebanon, so I ask you to please let us know how this issue can be resolved because we are simply not willing to accept the negativity that the show "Etiquette" has promoted about breastfeeding.
I am sure you will do what you believe is right, and for that I thank you in advance. Awaiting your response, with my best regards.
Chrystel Labaky Aswad
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 23, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2015
102 Comments
I am a beeastfeeding dad and I ask the following question: Why formula feeding is allowed in public while breastfeeding is forbidden ? Is formula milk more natural and healthy ? Does it help to raise a healthy generation as breast milk does ?
I feel a pitty when MTV broadcats how to take care of pets in a very loving way however fights taking care of our own flesh and blood in the most respectful way that nature has intended!
Breastfeeding not only allows for societies to be healthier, but also smarter! See link below to 2015 study in Brazil http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31925449 "The research in Brazil traced nearly 3,500 babies, from all walks of life, and found those who had been breastfed for longer went on to score higher on IQ tests as adults."
Spouse to the former Police Atraché of the Spanish Embassy of Lebanon, who breastfed at many official events with high ranked guests and never had to listen to insulting comments like mentioned during the show.
you should educate your staff better when discussing topics like breastfeeding or children or at least have a lactation consultant in the interview. And the presentator should at least be a mom!
i am an English lady living in Lebanon and I can not believe how uneducated people are when it comes to breastfeeding. Women should be aloud to breastfeed our children when ever and wherever we want. Giving life to our babies is nothing to be ashamed of. Move into the twenty first century people.
What a shame!
etiquette ? If my baby has to hide while eating then so should you ! Next time you're outside and you want to eat, please hide as I don't want to see your disgusting full of germs mouth.. Sincerely, An insulted breastfeeding mother
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I am a beeastfeeding dad and I ask the following question: Why formula feeding is allowed in public while breastfeeding is forbidden ? Is formula milk more natural and healthy ? Does it help to raise a healthy generation as breast milk does ?