Time Magazine Cover Controversy

Controversy has followed the unveiling of the respectable Time’s cover for the May issue of the magazine. The cover depicts 26-year-old Jamie Lynne Grumet breastfeeding her three-year-old son. The story is on “attachment parenting” which Time claims has been a growing parenting style that has been on the rise for the past 20 years. Many have criticized the cover saying that it is too risqué and something personal that should not be publicized. Other critics point out the long term repercussions the cover could have on the boy’s life. It has sparked discussion on proper parenting techniques across all media outlets.

Print: 'Time' breast-feeding cover heats up on social media

In this article the writer examines the fallout that the controversial cover of Time is having on social media. Everyone from celebrities to bloggers is up in arms making comments either defending or condemning the photo. The article also discusses the photographer’s thoughts and reasons behind taking the picture. This outlet is interesting because it posts specific “tweets” from several individuals. A nice mix of professionalism and free-thought.

Television News Cast: Time takes a look at attachment parenting and its father

This clip is from the MSNBC morning show Morning Joe where the hosts interview Time Magazines managing editor Rick Stengel about their new cover. They ask questions that might be more typical of an average American mom and debate the real question the magazine is asking. This outlet is insightful because it allows someone from the inside a chance to actively defend and explain this bizarre photo instead of static words on a page.

Blog: TIME Magazine’s Breast Feeding Cover ‘Is Outlandish And Disturbing,’ Says Conservative Group

This blog entry divulges more about the women on the cover (Jamie Lynne Grumet) and the reaction from certain right-wing parties. Grumet currently runs the blog I Am Not A Babysitter and is an advocate of attachment parenting. Dan Gainor of the Culture and Media Institute revealed his feelings by stating "Since TIME magazine has declined in both circulation and notoriety, it now tries to be offensive to get attention,”. 

Social Network: Time Facebook Discussion

On Time’s Facebook page, discussion has erupted. You can really see the split in the community through their debates (almost exclusively by women). At the time of this posting there are approximately 350 different comments concerning this topic. Instead of just filtered news posts or television scripts you can see the uncensored thoughts of many average people. Many people are very spirited in their discussion posting comments hundreds of words in length. Others post a simply “yah or nah” to express their thoughts. Either way we see a very interesting and pure discussion about a controversial topic.