Quote From: shawraeI just think that BF a child that old in public or otherwise is just a bad idea. I think anything over 1 y/o is just kinda freaky. I think after (around) that age its time to stop BF. Especially when i have heard those mothers talking, what they all seem to say is "its a bonding time" or "my child is still a baby" . No, she has a problem with her child getting older and doesnt want to let go, and is enjoying the "bonding" time too much. Its just freaky and kinda odd. I think it is also at some point gonna screw that poor child up. How old can they be? What is crossing the line? Are you gonna send pumpled breast milk in their thermos to 1st grade? I mean, come on, these women need to realize their child is old enough for a sippy cup or a regular cup and just let the children grow up. Dont screw your poor child up anymore than this crazy world is gonna screw the poor thing up anyway.
Did you know that humans are the only mammals who practice premature weaning of their children? Biologically speaking, the human species is mean to wean somewhere between 2 and 7 years of age, with 3 and 7 both being extremes...2 being the youngest and 7 being the oldest. Most wean, if allowed to, around 3 and 4 years of age.
It's wrong to say that it's the mom not wanting to let go. She is biologically providing her child with the food that he was intended to recieve for 2-7 years (depending on the child and the child's needs). The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding for a minimum of 2 years, and, thereafter, as long as is mutually accepted by both mother and child.
Breastfeeding for the amount of time that our bodies are designed to recieve and process breastmilk is not going to "screw your poor child up". It is how it's biologically supposed to be.
