I think its ridiculous.Why are school aged children being breastfed? I think its acceptable until about 2 and then its just a tad odd.Anyone else feel this way?
2007-12-02 01:53:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
ODDER? lol ok i wouldn't go as far as saying formula is garbage.The price of it says otherwise.
2007-12-02 02:13:50 · update #1
Bosox-I never said it was any of my concern but when i see children who are almost half the size of their mother sucking away on their mothers breast it seems like they are being treated like infants.I have a 4 year old daughter who is in school and i can't imagine her sucking on my breast.Even she would know its strange
2007-12-02 02:16:34 · update #2
Bosox-are you just mad because you breastfeed your school aged child? I know PLENTY of people who formula feed and their children are prefectly healthy.I don't think they would sell formula if it was complete garbage and bad for your child.
2007-12-02 02:25:28 · update #3
There are other ways to bond with your 4 year old other then breastfeeding.Read them a book,play with your child,go to the park.This world is going a little nutty
2007-12-02 02:28:01 · update #4
3-4 isn't school aged??? My daughter is 4 and is in Jr kindergarten.Last time i checked JK was school.
2007-12-02 10:32:27 · update #5
And you are pregnant with #7..No wonder your nerves are so bad LOL
2007-12-02 10:33:30 · update #6
Some poor kid will have Mommy issues all his/her life.
2007-12-02 01:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
well, i wouldn't do it myself, but i agree that in some cultures it's the norm. it's only odd to us because it's not the cultural norm here. in this culture, i would worry about kids being teased. but surely we have bigger problems to worry about than how long someone breastfeeds their child. ultimately, i have a bigger problem with people who are so judgmental than with someone who breastfeeds until children naturally wean themselves.
p.s bosox ... no need to be so judgmental on either side. i was medically unable to breastfeed. i really don't appreciate strangers giving me a hard time about giving formula (even though i really wanted to be breastfeeding) any more than i appreciate having people criticise others for breastfeeding too long. why do people feel the need to be so unkind when they don't even know anything about other people's circumstances???
2007-12-02 02:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by ... 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think it is crazy me self but have to say that in other cashiers it is OK to Breast feed to 8 or 10 but they also do not have lows protein there children from potfuls and from working in sweat shops, So I do not thing it is right.
2007-12-02 05:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't bother me at all. Nothing wrong with a little bonding time. At that age it's all about security & comfort - kind of like a security blanket. A child who can recognize when they need a little downtime & has the means to do it is actually going to be more secure as an adult than one who is left floundering & alone when in need of comfort as a child.
2007-12-02 02:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by Maureen 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I didn't do it, but it wouldn't bother me. And if it's not your nipple in your kid's mouth, it's no concern of yours.
*Edit* Read the back of any formula container. It says breast is best, formula is substandard. I find it rather disturbing that parents don't take the time to read the labels of the food they give their innocent children.
Other cultures practice extended breastfeeding. I may not have done it, and you may not believe in it. Just because it's not right for you doesn't mean it's odd. And it certainly shouldn't bother you.
I nursed my son until the age of 1, at which point he weaned himself. No, I wouldn't nurse until the age of 3, but I would sooner do so than give my child formula.
To Momof4, I'm not being judgmental, especially to those who are truly unable to breastfeed. If you read what I wrote, I said those who CHOOSE to formula feed. I just find it rather sad that parents who are able to breastfeed but choose not to are so judgmental of those of us who take the time to give our children the very best instead of second best.
2007-12-02 02:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by SoBox 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all, a 3-4 year old isn't school aged.
Secondly, breastmilk is the BEST source of nutrition a child can get and I am PROUD of mothers who go above and beyond the first year.
2007-12-02 04:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by still_crazy_mama 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I totally agree with you. I have a 3 and 4 year old and there is no way...but ironically enough my step-mom is from Belgium and when she had my little half sister she breastfed her until she was 3..So i have learned that it's a matter of culture..and everyone has different ways of doing things..
2007-12-02 02:04:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I hate to tell you this, but it is not uncommon on other non-American cultures to breast feed until age 8-10. I can remember in Brazil seeing many 8 year old kids asking their mothers for "mamão" (tit).
Personally, I think its a personal choice ... it really doesn't bother me if someone wants to breast feed their child until age 10. To each their own ... its not like they're doing anything unethical or obscene.
What might be acceptable to you might not always be acceptable to others, so keep that in mind when you pass judgement on cultural practices of others.
2007-12-02 02:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by blursd2 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
yuck. That's kinda sick - honestly, it makes me shudder to think of it. I'd have to agree - it's fine until they are 1 or 2 at the absolute oldest, but after that it's uneccessary and disgustingly wrong!
Edit: A lot of mothers are unable to breastfeed their children (I was as I didn't produce enough milk - my daughter was born at 7 1/2 lbs and was loosing too much weight, therefore we had to put her on formula, as it was she didn't reach 8 lbs until she was a month old, even if I was able to produce enough, I wouldn't have been able to continue nursing as I had to return to work). True there is no denying that "breast is best", however, formula is not substandard junk - my daughter is just fine and is very smart and healthy and she was on formula. There's nothing wrong with formula.
2007-12-02 01:58:55 · answer #9 · answered by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
agee 100%!
If they want the child to have breastmilk they could pump & put it in a cup. Other cultures do it and that's fine. People used to do it for years here, too, but not anymore, If it's not totally "accepted" by the people around you then it's the child who is going to have issues from it.
2007-12-02 01:59:16 · answer #10 · answered by samira 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Just be sure to keep it to yourself. In many cultures, it is quite the norm to nursed older toddlers. There is nothing wrong with it. I'm sure there are even benefits to the child and mother. A mother should nurse as long as she is able and comfortable. It is HER choice. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world. That's why we have breasts.
2007-12-02 01:59:34 · answer #11 · answered by maderlu 4 · 4⤊ 4⤋