uhh... breastfeeding an 8 year old??

[binxyboo]

I exclusivly expressed for over a month as Daniel refused to take to the boob (honestly, feeding him wasn't the lovely natural thing that everyone went on about - it became a traumatic encounter for both of us).
I gave him the best start I could with breastmilk until I could (psychologically) do it no more.
I hated every damn minute of being attached to that pump so I hear you when you say you shudder at the thought!

 

[pinklightbulb]

I hate expressing too But it still doesn't change the fact for me I'd feel uncomfortable seeing it happen in front of me.

 

[SKATERBUN]

I am pro-breast feeding and wish I personally could of done it for longer up to 6 months. However IMO why is it neccessary at 8 years old. If it was a boy then would it be the same. If their friends were aware of this there may be bullying. Each to their own I guess.

 

[pinklightbulb]

I am pro-breast feeding and wish I personally could of done it for longer up to 6 months. However IMO why is it neccessary at 8 years old. If it was a boy then would it be the same. If their friends were aware of this there may be bullying. Each to their own I guess.

That's the other reason it doesn't sit well with me. Kids can be cruel and will tease for a lot less than one of their classmates still BF at age 8.

 

[binxyboo]

so honestly now, would anyone here actually breastfeed their 8 year old? Just curious.

 

[Dragonfly]

I dont think I would but I have no problem with any one else who wants to.

 

[fantastica]

It's quite sad that it's not seen as the norm...self-weaning SHOULD be the norm...but don't most children self-wean earlier than this? Not actually sure of the 'average' age. But whether it is natural, healthy and comforting or not, it doesn't change the fact that kids can be cruel and that modern society is way over sexualised...so just wonder how those aspects of her life will effect things, hopefully she's strong enough to deal with it, but it would be interesting to look at.

 

[Dragonfly]

This wouldn't have been a problem 100 years ago. Goes to show you how much peoples thinking has changed, advertising, boobs all that. Even my 19 month old is apparently to old to be breastfed.

 

[coccyx]

Would an 8 year old have been breastfed 100 years ago, I don't think so. They would have had a couple more kids by then and milk would have gone to them. An 8 year old can get all nutrients from a balanced diet. Express it into a cup if that passionate about it.

 

[Dragonfly]

I read they where at 8 years old still. Was in history somewhere or a book I will try and find it.

 

[wtt :)]

i think it's ok to BF up to maybe 3 years of age and no, i don't mind anyone expressing it into a cup or something. We just can't change society and unfortunately i can imagine there will be a lot of bullying if people find out about the girl that BF until she was 8 years old or even older.
I have no problem seeing a 3 year old being breastfed, in fact, i have and the mom wanted to continue when the kid was more or less ready to give it up and would rather focus on other things like playing with the kids that were visiting, etc. The mom has grown very attached to this child, too attached in my opinion. It was clear that she wanted to not give up this special time with her "baby" but they grow up and you can't change that.

 

[Blah11]

I wouldn't BF an 8 year old but I wouldnt look down on anyone who does. I dont think its disgusting or wrong. 4 or 5 is probably my limit.

 

[Blah11]

It's quite sad that it's not seen as the norm...self-weaning SHOULD be the norm...but don't most children self-wean earlier than this? Not actually sure of the 'average' age. But whether it is natural, healthy and comforting or not, it doesn't change the fact that kids can be cruel and that modern society is way over sexualised...so just wonder how those aspects of her life will effect things, hopefully she's strong enough to deal with it, but it would be interesting to look at.

It's usually around 2 that they selfwean.

 

[Blah11]

i think it's ok to BF up to maybe 3 years of age and no, i don't mind anyone expressing it into a cup or something. We just can't change society and unfortunately i can imagine there will be a lot of bullying if people find out about the girl that BF until she was 8 years old or even older.
I have no problem seeing a 3 year old being breastfed, in fact, i have and the mom wanted to continue when the kid was more or less ready to give it up and would rather focus on other things like playing with the kids that were visiting, etc. The mom has grown very attached to this child, too attached in my opinion. It was clear that she wanted to not give up this special time with her "baby" but they grow up and you can't change that.

thats kind of a weird sentence. How can a mother be too attached to their child lol...

 

[Dragonfly]

I read somewhere also it was the mum who enforces self weaning not the baby. I think it was on kellys mom site on facebook. I dont know how that works yet I am still going with the flow here. But I wouldnt be expressing into a cup just to please someone else who thinks its not right to bf past a certain age. Before school I will have my son wean tthats my limit and again I see no harm in anyone feeding past this age, if more done it it would be more expectable instead of pussy footing around people who think its creepy.

I also do attachment parenting suppose thats to attached to my child.

 

[wtt :)]

i think it's ok to BF up to maybe 3 years of age and no, i don't mind anyone expressing it into a cup or something. We just can't change society and unfortunately i can imagine there will be a lot of bullying if people find out about the girl that BF until she was 8 years old or even older.
I have no problem seeing a 3 year old being breastfed, in fact, i have and the mom wanted to continue when the kid was more or less ready to give it up and would rather focus on other things like playing with the kids that were visiting, etc. The mom has grown very attached to this child, too attached in my opinion. It was clear that she wanted to not give up this special time with her "baby" but they grow up and you can't change that.

thats kind of a weird sentence. How can a mother be too attached to their child lol...

Because that "child" is now 16 and she still sits on top of him like the mom hen even her other kids say so lol

 

[Dragonfly]

was that in the vid? I have no sound to watch it. What you mean she sits on him?

 

[wtt :)]

was that in the vid? I have no sound to watch it. What you mean she sits on him?

no, this is someone i know personally. she sit on him meaning just that. she controls him because she is too attached in my opinion. this kid has no freedom, the mom won't let him go anywhere without her except for school of course.

 

[wtt :)]

Anyway, my point is that he wanted to get off the boob and she didn't let him do it naturally because she couldn't let go of him so to speak.

 

[Dragonfly]

ok can we keep on this story please as I am getting confused I thought you mean this child in the vid. I dont know anything about who ever you are talking about. But attachment parenting is not sitting in kids and not letting them have freedom, sounds more like smothering parenting.