We all know people who are experts at multi-tasking. But a lady in Ohio took that skill to an unprecedented level.
Another driver noticed that not only was the woman talking on the phone while driving, she was also breastfeeding at the same time. I find the situation almost funny except for the fact that the mother sees nothing wrong with what she did, and doesn't care that her child isn't in a car seat while the car is moving. In fact she indicated she would do it again.
So she's been arrested on child endangerment.
I'm an advocate of women being able to breastfeed when and where they wish. However, there are exceptions. Women shouldn't breastfeed if they're:
1. Using power tools
2. Skydiving
3. Underwater
4. Skiing on diamond slopes
5. And yes, lady in Ohio, while driving
Women shouldn't breastfeed while driving. Do I have to say it again?
Besides the danger this lady is exposing other drivers and pedestrians to, if her airbag deployed, her child could be seriously injured or killed.
I sincerely hope she reconsiders her stance. Even before she gets fined or jailed for child endangerment.
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