Re: Breast Feeding at 8 years old

[usdeptofsmooth]

This comment is for all of the breastfeeding naysayers: Your ancestors breastfed their children until they weaned themselves, which would have been around the time they would've had all of their milk teeth (2 to 7 yrs). The "new" method of feeding babies is to feed them formula from birth, solids by the age of 6 months. However, the ONLY way humanity would've been able to survive to the present would've been directly because of extended breastfeeding. All are invited to challenge this.

[Ozjourneyman]

Forgive me but as a father of four there comes a point where food is food and the breast gets left behind. From a moral point, prolonged (from an age perspective) breast feeding should be kept out of the public eye. Should it be brought out of the home and into public then the parent and child both should EXPECT reaction and not all of it good or calm. I'll not dictate to anyone on the principals of parenting and yet even I quail at the idea of a child as old as 8 breastfeeding.

[jasonblackwell75]

pamelaanton82 AMEN sister, you tell them.

it is non of anyone's business to tell a

mother she cant breast feed her 7 or 8 year old if the child still wants

to breast feed. The term for it is called full term breastfeeding by Dr's.

If I had children and they still wanted to, I wouldn't care.

[Kalenos]

If the child(ren) is(are) actually happy, healthy, well-adjusted, and doing well scholastically -- I see no issue.

My grand father raised me to "believe none of what I hear, half of what I see". so I'm sitting on my hands on this topic; can't formulate jack shit with no real data.

[53531640]

OMG, when I first looked at this video, I thought you were speaking into a tampon.

[ladykarli]

I think the happiness of the children & intellectuality is more about the closeness they get from their mom & less about them still breast feeding. Children need love & a lot of people start to treat them like adults when they are still children. The children are not growing up too fast on their own.....they are pushed to it most times cause closeness has become something bad.

[bigcharles90]

If it isn’t anyone’s business about how or how long they breast freed their child.  Why the hell would you or any other video publish something like this? Read some Freud then maybe you’ll inform yourself on how much the “Tit” truly impacts a child in his or hers life long struggle. Here’s a hint, it creates long term dependency, it also creates huge amounts of attachments with basic life cycles which will prosper for a very long measure of time, thus creating a “held back individual”.

[pamelaanton82]

@bigcharles90 actually u are entirely wrong! my 15 year old brother nursed for 41/2 years hes well adjusted and does well in school and life, my 12 year old sister nursed till she was 7 and she is the most popular and indepentant girl i know, and my 10 year old brother nursed until he was 71/2 and he is reading at a 9th grade level and is smarter and healthier then any other boy his age, my five year old is still nursing and he was the smartest little guy in his kindergarden class, so ur wrong!

[BrignoniFiles]

I agree with your opinions on the subject. Thank you for your video!

[Prtoricnprncz]

@ kajhou wow somebody told u to use the bathroom to breatfeed in? wtf do u eat in the bathroom?as a nursing mom of a 2 month old and a 3 year old who wants to start up again,i dont think that its wrong,its different but hey....

[cyhalynne]

very well said!!

[Bubblegum2Hime]

I never had the blessing of even being breastfed. Some people say breastfeeding's bad when it's not. I agree that although it's not normal, it's perfectly fine. Those who say it's wrong should keep their opions to themselves especially when it's not needed. And if you are, don't smoke while commenting. It makes you look like an ass.

[Alliworks]

as a young man who does'nt have any kids my opinion on this issue probably does'nt carry much weight, but after watching the video of the woman breastfeeding her two daughters (7 and 5 yrs old) i have to say that in an odd way I actually feel proud for her, too often in western society traditional family customs are cast aside for "modern alternatives" .As long as the child is not being violated i think its okay so i have huge respect for any mother who does'nt rely on man made formula's GO MOM

[MsJenn1985]

Breasts are there to feed a child not for sexual, if women were not meant to breast feed they would not have boobies would they? x

[luckyredcricket]

I saw the video with the breastfeeding and I was surprised that there wasn't anything strange about it. It SOUNDS strange if you aren't accustomed to it but then you see a normal enough woman and healthy children. It's not for everyone but I was surprised that it wasn't troubleseome at all.

[AlmaLuna1]

to be so closed minded only means a closed heart.

yes it may look odd, but that is because 'we' have been conditioned. luckily i am not one of those who has been conditioned and i have my own mind, hence i can see this as a beautiful thing !

[sarahjeanful1]

I breastfed both my boys until nearly 3 and stopped against their wishes simply because with clean water and a good range of food available my convenience then outweighed their need. Culturally it has been common to feed until 7- I asked my boys today about the debate and the 10 year

old was very eager to start again(!). Not for sexual reasons-he misses the comfort.

[kajohu2]

I recently saw the video in question and have posted a few comments to her and it's pretty much like talking to a brick wall. She just doesn't get it. I'm currently breastfeeding my 2 month old daughter and am astounded at the negative attitudes people carry towards it, like asking me why I don't pump and use a bottle, or use a bathroom instead of feeding her in public. I'm happy to have seen this video and see the support for it!

[kenzo5716]

People need to read the history of their ancestors and find that breast feeding till the ages of ten years or more were quite normal. If you have ever had the pleasure of watching a child of 5 years or more breast feeding, it is like they are in a state of grace. It is a sharing of love and warmth and security that only a mother and child can share. I support it. And, it IS healthy, both physically and mentally. Their children are obedient. Modern day moms are missing the boat on this one.

[SilverWealth23]

My daughter is 3 and still nurses at night. It was the best choice I have ever made, she is well advanced for her age and has not been sick since age 1. God Bless BREASTFEEDING!

[elepiantino]

most women I know. breastfeed for longer than 3 yrs

[sonya1624]

I agree with you on this one.

[funnynewfiegirl]

Extended nursing has many health benefits for the mother and child. Our culture says it's wrong but other cultures do it without issue. I breastfed mine-my oldest was weaned at 2 and 1/2, my youngest was 3 years, 3 months-both are bright, happy, and healthy! Our culture sees breasts as sexual-they can be sexual but they also serve a more functional, and natural, purpose. I have to say good for you for addressing this and for still nursing!

[pornoslut]

I still dont think at 8 or 9 yrs old that breastfeeding is really appropriate . I think like up until 3 .but thats just my opinion . and no im def not saying that its molestation bc I dont think that at all .

[Zenythmon]

In order for one to breastfeed a kid at such an age without any perverted thoughts is if, and only if you've been breastfeeding him/her since infancy. Breastfeeding is a bond between both the mother and child, and as such, it has to work both ways. This being said, its not easy for the mother to wean, not just for the child's sake, but herself as well. But if I'm wrong, please let me know... although I doubt I'm wrong.

[girlofGod1shirley]

I very much agree with your opinion. Although I have not had any children yet, I plan to breastfeed my future children for as long as possible because it is proven that it is beneficial to the child's health. I am sick of people who are close minded. I'm glad that the world is starting to change. Thank you for using your mind instead of regurgitating someone else's point of view!

[HaldoChan]

Finally, somebody with an open-minded view on that video!

[lilacgirlie]

No one has any right to make a mother feel wrong or insult her for breastfeeding whatever the age of the child. The children I have seen so far look healthy and very loved and cared for and most health authorities advise extended breastfeeding. To breastfeed a child at 8 years old is not for everyone, I couldn't do it, but I am still breastfeeding my 2 year old and will continue to do so until he is ready to stop. The majority of children stop before they start school anyway!

[MsMufet03]

I find that most mothers today dont breastfeed because there is enough support, acceptance or encouragement. Also we live in a culture of convenience. Its easier to feed your child milk from a cow than spend the time and effort it takes to breastfeed. Later on these same mothers will also be too lazy or inept to make their child a home cooked meal instead depending on sugar, salt, fat & preservative laden, nutrition-less, convenience foods and wonder why their child is unhealthy.

[cljg71]

You said that its nobodys business if that women breastfeeds her eight year old.... Newsflash honey, when its on Youtube, it's everybodys business!! And I still think its sick!!

[JOSUE1987]

u breastfeed ur kid at 3 yrs old..??? kinda nasty

[notionsradical]

mothers who breast feed that late are like the ones who give their kids food every time they cry and defend giving them greasy fatty garbage. they say...well, the kids ask for it and i am being a good mom. the thing is, these woman are doing harm.

[nicolegomez22]

what about there mental and sexual develpoment? Also u don't know every breast feeding mother out there.Some women do it for sexual pleasure...I work for child services and i have seen plenty of sick mother and father who abuse there children it does happen DAILY!!! u just don't wanna accept it. I have personally dealt with these issue and helped counsel these poor children so i know..so maybe u should watch what u say...i wouldn't u to make an ass out of uself!!

[ZimmySue]

I would love to get into the line of work that you do. I'm in college now with NO direction. If you coule message me and just tell me a little bit about where you work, and what degreees you have, I would forever be greatful! I have no idea how to begin, and this is all I've ever wanted to do. (I was a victim)

[Lilianahollowayf]

l agree with you, you are a bit funny and made me laugh any way....

l breasfeed my toodler, he is going to be 3 and you know what? best thing l ever done for him, he is a happy, confident and independent child. But l am considering soon to stop, l believe he is ready to not breastfeed for confort no more and find confort in other ways

Bless you

[JuiC3yT3mpTaTi0n]

i aint get to watch her video but smoking around kids aint right is she was...BUT the thing is about the original video the girls seem very addicted to breast feeding...like the lil girl said when she gets older she will suck her own breast milk...now you caint tell me nothing is wrong with that...the thing is i feel that if they want the milk that BAD pump it out...and give it to them regularly...if you think thats normal then hey more power to you but everyone is entitled to they opinion

[bananagirl2010]

ew shit! "ya wanna suck on my boob" lmao. hahahahah

[pamelaanton82]

as long as there not sucking on you whats it ur business do u have any ties to those kids or mine? do u financially support them, do u have any kind of say or investment in those kids ?? NO and as a matter of fact im sick of breastfeeding my 3 yr old so not that its ur business but im tired and worn out i allow it solely for my child, POINT BLANK!!

[meljane84]

yes its not my business but by posting this on here voicing your opinion i beleive i am also entitled to express my opinion, even if i dont agree! And if u are worn out there is no reason you shouldnt stop there are plenty of nutritionous foods out there that will give a child all they need! My son eats well and does great and i stopped breastfeeding at 6months!

[audrey747]

So who's the adult?....if you are tired...stop!..what;s the big deal?..and you make it people's business when you come on here...so expect some negative feedback and some positive...that was your choice for making it public

[notionsradical]

if the kid can talk...take him off the teat. 3 and a half is too old...it is not the mother following the kid, it is the mother not having the sense to withdraw it. it is about socialization of children. those kids were drawing boobs and obsessed with them.

[Pam4Rob]

I understand what you mean.. But I do think it crosses the line a bit at 8 years old. I mean I got my Period when I was 9 or 10.

I just think its a little extreme. I don't understand why the mother is allowing it. I can see they are attached. But there comes a time when a mother has to say.. ok your getting too old, this is weird.. ya know?

[bb112266]

Only in the USA do people make a big overstated issue of the human body. Most thinks that sex is a bad work, and it is not. Breastfeeding, or course, has nothing to do with sex. No wonder other countries look down at Americans in regards to the human body. Are we really the best country in the world if we do not have the mentality to carry it out?

[Re1416]

totally true what you said.

[pepperballs]

absolutely right, it´s nobodies business.

[rockfanjm]

I agree with you 100%!

[mummywalter]

u have a very good point i agree wid u!!!

[PoOpSuCkLe1234]

ur right goodpoint!

[ob1ewan]

I completely agree with you. You really made a great point!

[Carisay]

Thank you so much for making this video. Some of the other video responses have been really horrible.  And isn't it interesting that the comments on this video are well thought through, well worded, etc ... they're not the "err f***ing gross" response that the other videos have received. It's sad that people who clearly have no experience of breastfeeding (it isn't a sexual thing) feel free to express their opinions so violently.

[JEFFBEARDLIVE]

Thankyou young lady for bringing her nasty cigarette to her attention. You gave an awesome response to this issue. Brestfeeding is natural and healthy, your children are lucky to have you for a mom, your strong and I wish you well

David in Texas

[JEFFBEARDLIVE]

Thank you young lady for your view on this... I can not agree with you more about the dam cigarette. And thanks for your view on brestfeeding, your a brave and strong mom....your children are lucky to have you for there mom, David in Texas

[gerbils4evr]

ru canadian:)

[pamelaanton82]

yes i am :)

[gerbils4evr]

oh i love ur accent ive always wanted to go to canada

[houstontalker]

well kids will have attachment problems. A good mother wouldn't give thier child that bad start.

[Link4587452]

Western society? It's seen as a sexual organ in Asia too. Why ARE they seen as a sexual organ?

[Tsuguayme]

Hmm. True. I guess it's because people are uncomfortable seeing babies drink from a mother's breast. Sometimes I think it's males who especially think that. I dunno.

[Link4587452]

I don't mind my sister breastfeeding when I'm around.

[Leelaina071197]

Hello I'm a german 32 year old woman with 3 kids ! 10years old daughter, 3 years old daughter and 1 year old boy! And I only have to say - I think that brestfeeding at older kids is absolutely harmless ! I'll say the rest in german 'cause the words are leaving ^^ ! Es kommt doch darauf an mit welchen Augen die Eltern das Stillen ihres älteren Kindes betrachten und wie sie dies rüberbringen - und wenn sie es auch nur tun so lang es das Kind selbst will ist das doch okay!

[sonnetmarie]

The first thing I'd be concerned about is the long term psychological impacts that breast feeding past need would cause. I've looked, and I can't find any credible research. That's what concerns me. Secondly, we live in a modern age. I fully believe that breast milk is crucial to a child's development, but 8 is too old. That's my opinion. Not saying you're wrong - it just doesn't fit for me. Best to you all.

[milkmama2you]

I am nursing twins and a three year old. I have been around the world, literally, and there is nothing wrong with extended, child led weaning. Nothing at all. Different cultures do different things including breast feeding. I plan on nursing mine until they want to give up the breast.

[Tracymmo]

It's not just about breasts as sexual objects, it's about moving children from baby (or young child) behavior to independence. It wouldn't be appropriate to diaper an 8 year old because they found it comforting. I am aware of the practices of other countries, but I have never seen evidence of children nursing at 8. Besides, your kids need to fit in to the culture they are a part of, even if you've made it clear that you like/don't like certain aspects of it.

[awakenedtolife]

I would definitely not call it child molestation. That is going a bit far. However, in a society where children are early exposed to sexuality in the media, it seems expediant to ween them by the time they are seeing breasts toted as sexual organs. I think that the nutrients can be got from pumping and putting the breast milk in a cup; that way there would be no confusion. If parents are not going to let their children be exposed to the media, then it would be a different story altogether.

[1smartmommy77]

Why should people rush to wean or rush to put the milk in a cup (which, by the way, only addresses on aspect of breastfeeding) simply because western society see's the breast as a sexual organ instead of what it's first purpose is (to nurture a child)? That's backwards to me.

[awakenedtolife]

I do agree with you there. I am not at all a fan of western society. The fact remains, though, that you and I are not going to change the way society works and so it has to be taken into account. As I said, if parents are screening their children from the media, things can be looked at differently. As much as I wish things were different, unless I turn off the television and screen publications, I will have to deal with the media in my child's life.

[1smartmommy77]

This particular family does screen media, and they advocate breastfeeding. I agree it's tough. My son breastfed until 4, and he remembers it fondly. He watches age appropriate things, but we aren't overly cautious b/c there is only so much you can do, I can't cover his eyes from billboards for hooters and the like. However, when he asks, and I would guess that women who bf longer would have open discussions about what they are seeing, etc.

[1smartmommy77]

I think even children who are not bf should have open conversations, because if we as parents don't talk about it, they are going to come to their own conclusions or ask someone else. Our (country's) portrayal of women as sexual objects first is frustrating, to say the least. However, I would not wean my child because of it, I would educate him/her of it.

[angelcollector22]

A person can take all the "vet classes" they want, but until they have experienced nursing as a human, they don't know what they are speaking of. You say the Mom decides. Did you know that newborn babies will crawl to find their Mom's breast with no direction (not that some women don't have a hard time with nursing)...that is not Mother led, that is child led....You may be in vet school, but I worked in OB/Newborn nursery for 7 years. Unless a Mom plugs a bottle in, the baby will cry to nurse..

[angelcollector22]

and actually, the bonding will never end...the breastfeeding will...but, I can guarantee that her children will grow into teens and adults who will come home from a date, sit on Mom's bed and tell her all about it. I would rather have that kind of closeness. I don't regret nursing my children into preschool age.

[angelcollector22]

Also, the "moan" you hear from the girl in the video is not a perverted sexual pleasure moan. when children feel comfort like that they do "moan" I have nephews that were thumbsuckers at 8 (one of them played with Mom's hair while thumbsucking) and they both were heard "moaning" from the comfort they feel...period.

There is no perversion in this. This girl is simply continuing a bonding relationship that started at birth and will eventually end.

[angelcollector22]

two girls, nursed my first for 3 years, my second for 3.5 years. Both girls are developing normally in their social lives. I am watching one of my girls (15) talk on the phone with a boy right now. She is not "addicted to boob"...it never was "sexual" for either me or my children. I did NOT get turned on and neither did my girls. if anything, nursing always made me relaxed and sleepy, it literally put me to sleep....and it comforted my daughters and put them to sleep or calmed them when upset.

[jfl187]

omg 8 yrs old it 4th grade! no 4th grader should be breastfead but thats just IMO. and if they are, dont let thier friends find out! I could not imagine one of my oldest gets a call from her friend and i have to say, "can she call you back? shes on the tit for her after school snak"!!!! I have 5 kids.9, 9, 7, 4, and 16 months.

[pamelaanton82]

mmm ok what kind of persom would say shes on the tit right now?? only a low life scum bag

come on ppl serious comments please not this crap

[justafriend08]

i agree with your smoking thing...lol...trailor trash in the US right? chav in england....but the big kid thing is not normal but yes its no ones business

[militaryqt]

do you beleive that it is also normal for them to have names for their mother's breasts, constantly talk about them, talk to them and draw pictures of them??

[Willetfel]

I think it<s a personal decision. I breast-fed both my kids until 2 years of age. I stopped with the first because I was pregnant and my Dr said the fetus needed the calcium that the older child was taking (I later found out this isn't true). I think she was trying to push her religious beliefs on my. I stopped with the second because I had had enough. He was waking me up for sips during the night.

Smoking with kids in the house - that's very wrong.

[MangaKate]

I dont think the children are wierd or unhealthy physically but they seem to have an obsession with their mother's breasts. They draw them, named them and get angry when she wears a bra. I'm not sure why this is - it may not have anything to do with the ACTUAL breastfeeding. perhaps just their mother's attitudes. I just think that they are now going to have great difficulty doing things on their own e.g. moving away and living without boobs!

[wigdog13]

amen miss lady i agree with you you the woman with the words

[thesittergal]

I agree with you wholeheartedly!!!! I nursed my oldest until she was five! She would fall in the floor and have a spastic fit if I said NO MORE. My ped. said that if I didn't mind her nursing, it was only doing her well and no harm....keep on. So I did. The ped. said she would stop when she was ready and she did.

[pamelaanton82]

yes thats exactly what im talking about thats whats happening with my 3 1/2 year old now if he doesnt get it then there hell to pay lol but im noticing a huge cut down comparedto say 6 monthes ago so all will be well im sure

[Fenix16]

For all the people who do NOT know the mechanisms of animal mothering, ALL mammal animal mothers decided when the offspring will wean NOT the infants. I am a pre - vet student at Cal Poly Pomona and have taken 3 different animal nutrition classes and all of them say it's the mother who decides.

[pamelaanton82]

i get tons of comments on this video and i never reply any more its a waste of time. i wanted to let u know that weather or not we're all mammals human mothers are different then animal mothers, u mention taking ANIMAL nutrition classes? not the same. animal infants and human babies although both mammals are very different. u dindt mention nursing one of your own children or even having been a mother?  i and any woman who wants to will do what they please with their OWN children,

[sonnetmarie]

I agree, personally. Then again, now-a-days, parents don't actually decide anything for the kids, do they? I think it's more of a psychological trend as society tells women that they're worthless unless they're 90 lbs and hold high powered jobs. I think it's the mother's coping mechanism, and they're projecting on the child. I can't make that a blanket statement. I can't see any good reason for it when every source of nourishment is available and there's other modes of bonding and quality time.

[tkaerich]

You spoke exactly what I was thinking. Smoke floating around her head, looking like trailer trash. I hope she doesn't have children...

[facianegra]

you are speaking from my heart! that woman was smoking and looking very high on something!

[kuwaizair]

yeh but animals kick their kids away when they try to suckle at an older age.

why should a human allow a 14 yr old to nurse as if it was a toothless blob of youngling

[nicoleca0427]

About the brestfeeding thing, i think it depends on people's religion. A lot of people brest feed their kids at a older age. but in america women ususaly stop before the infant hits one. I think its just kinda creepy for people to see that kinda of stuff when their not used to it. I mean i think its kinda creepy myslef but i never saw things like that soo...

[hornihorni]

speak the truth!!

[twins241fun]

Funny how everyone shouts 'let the child grow up, nursing is 4 babies' yet, if the video was a 12 or 14 yr old giving birth, the same people would be shouting 'she's just a baby, she grew up too fast!'... Can anyone agree, the current 'speed of life' is just off. And what is wrong with respecting your child's feelings? Is it not better to gently lead, guide & listen to someone's feelings than to throw them into this world ill equiped. Adults have mentors to prevent failure, kids have parents!

[fagAshLil1234]

dude, wtf. its gross. i stopped breastfeeding at 1. mainly becuase i grew teeth youbnd and nearly bit mums nipple off, but its to old and weird. And i have just enjoyed a windsor blue superking cigarette. Oh and Alvin and Kyle my two kids i dont smoke round em

[mel1057]

low life

[mel1057]

I was shocked to see the comments from all these ignorant people.

People who nurse their children till their older does not make them sick.

older children dont ask for it out in public.

They also are not nursing as a meal replacement.

I also never heard pamela say she planned on nursing till her child was 8.

She supports the people who do and if it happened that way for her then thats her business.

What report says there is not any harm from second hand smoke?

[pamelaanton82]

no she was not having her child smoke but if your smoking in the house that smoke hangs around and ruins a childs health

[steveandsheryl]

Although the most recent research shows that second hand smoke has no effect in general, and only a possible effect on people who live in a constant smoke environment such as may be the situation in the case you noted..

[steveandsheryl]

cont.

I feel the word "ridulous" is more aptly applied to a middle-aged adult with an 8 y.o attached to her boob, than to an adult who is smoking (and may or may not smoke in the presence of her children). One may have a small potential for physical harm. The other will more surely have a more sustained psychology impact for good or ill.

Thanks for the reply,

Steve

[NationalMan]

but how do you figure this, steve? Are you a psychologist or any other type of doctor? Exactly HOW will this effect these girls? I wouldn't recommend doing this but I don't think its abusive either. Besides, you could say a lot of things are abusive like, 2nd hand smoke for example....

[NationalMan]

for some reason, your posts are not showing on youtube. but I got you last message and I will say this. I wouldn't recommend drinking vodka on a daily basis but I know for a fact that if you drink it once or twice a month it won't harm you. Same with this issue. Its not like this woman is bfeedn her kids EVERY SINGLE DAY. If it was a daily thing then I might worry about it. But as it stands... there is no evidence that bfeedn beyond 3 years of age causes mental or physical problems.

[sarperrwhosthere]

I completely agree with you. You go girl!

[TheRealPhrizzle]

I managed to convince my (non-helicopter) mother to breastfeed me until I was six or seven because of a story I read about a Chinese emperor. Oddly enough I don't really remember any of it (I am in high school now), so I can't write about personal experience. I can, however, tell you how I turned out:

-IQ in the genius range (well over what you need to get into Mensa)

-Starter on the basketball team

-Strong immune system

Obviously breastfeeding older children doesn't hurt them too much, eh?

[falconeddie707]

My 12 year old turns 13 on July 5th, as far as I'm concerned, he enjoys and plans on continuing breastfeeding. I am concerned about how my son will feel if a peer of his found out, so recently, I am looking into home schooling groups as opposed to having him stay in public school. I'm not going to let the opinions of undereducated bullies pressure my son from breaking the beauitful bond we have with one another.

[MisterEleven11]

8 years is DISGUSTING. honey.. 3 is still normal, and you going to BF until 8????

[halleykat1]

Also what you said about her smoking was crap cause I didn't see any kids in that room so that comment was completely crap and just a way of trying to make a complaint back to her. She has a right to feel that what is being done is child molestation (as do you) and I agree with her 100% cause that's nasty to have your kids who can hold a conversation with you to be sucking on your breasts. You don't need to say that she is a child molester cause she thinks what is being done is wrong.

[halleykat1]

I don't want you to fight with you either, but I do NOT agree with you at all about how you feel. I think it's absolutely disgusting that someone would allow a child that can walk and talk to suck on their boobs whenever they want. There is a time to stop that as it is not natural at a certain age. I mean c'mon we stop our kids from seeing us and each-other naked at a certain age cause it's inappropriate so why would you allow them to suck on your breasts when they are able to eat solid foods?

[falconeddie707]

I'm breastfeeding my 12 year old, I don't care what society thinks, its about whats right for my child. We don't speak about it being perverted or wrong, I will not shame my child by even suggesting the opinions of others. I will continue to breastfeed until my son feels it is time to stop, thank you for speaking out.

[pamelaanton82]

i hear your concearns and respect them however there r sever children i know who breastfed till the ages of 5,7,8 and they r doing wonderful :) they dont really talk about that with their peers because its personal and at that age the breastfeeding is not very frequest or public at all.

thanks for the input :)

[lostgrl06]

damn right, you said it!

[pamelaanton82]

thanks!

[sonia989]

I totally agree with you about breastfeeding up till whenever baby is ready to wean is totally natural and it's ridiculous to even associate it with molestation.

However, I think you are being unduly hard on whoever it was for smoking. That's an addiction, a personal matter. Saying someone looks ridiculous for smoking is just as rude as saying someone who is an overeater looks ridiculous for being fat.

[pamelaanton82]

i did not say that she looked rediculous for smoking i thaught it was in poor taste to smoke while talking about child rearing, the 2 just dont look very good together in todays society, as for a fat person such as myself u might be happy to know that when she replied to me in her next video she well outlined the fact that im fat and so on, which as u said is not the point when we're talking about breastfeeding, thanks for agreeing with my beliefs on breastfeeding i appreciate the feedback

[LovelyYTRocks]

So it all comes down to opinion.

He smokes, you hate it.

He hates older children being breastfed, you like it.

But seriously, if you're brought up a racist, you'll be a racist, not knowing its wrong/

Just like those kids who are breastfed till they're 8, and not knowing when to stop.

And they're NAMING their mother's breasts, and even drawing pictures of team.

I mean, seriously.

[supremefly7]

completely agree with LovelyYTRocks when these kids age and the so called friends of these kids realise what they did it will cause traumatic bullying the kids will probly be so depressed and shamed when they are older i had really bad bullying in primary school cos i had my bottle till 2nd grade your telling me this has no consequences?

[CVGina]

i kinda find it weird but my question is dat isnt after a certain amount of monthz it goes away??

[pamelaanton82]

nope it does not go away as long as there is still someone there to nurse, even someone who has never had a child ex: someone who has adopted a baby can take medication to produce milk and they can breastfeed too, weird but true...have a great day!

[lonewolferton]

I completely agree with your response to mia0899cs response. If breastfeeding is child molest than is drinking cows milk bestiality? People need to realize that women have breasts so they can feed baby's. I personally think we should stop drinking cows milk and see what we can do about drinking human milk. It would give people jobs and save the ozone layer.

[pamelaanton82]

thanx i really enjoy the posative feedback!

[happykittymeow7]

lonewolferton you are a complete retard. Who in the hell...... I dont even know what to say to something that stupid. If i saw you in the street I would to kick some common sense in to you after a beat the hell out of you. Dumbass!

[janitawillms]

I AGREEE.. it doesnt seem that "mad" 2 me.. 4 some reason i understood everything that she was saying & i can empathize.. I think its definetly EXTREME.. but 2 each its own.. I just had a baby.. shes 5 months.. i breastfeed and she LOVES it.. i dont know how i'm going to get her OFF.. LMAO.. she wont take a bottle.. I plan to breastfeed for awhile..its natural.. once you do it you understand why GOD created it that way... I plan to nurse 4 as long as it makes her happy.. not 8 tho.. LOL.

[pamelaanton82]

lol sometimes you think when can i get thiskid off of me lol! i dont think i would pwrsonally nuese an 8 yr old either but i dont care if someone does thanks for the feedback

[tygersflowerz]

(P.S. I agree with NHNREMTB, it sucks how YouTube edits your responses.) If my kid didn't want to ween by 3 or 4, after having been introduced to drinking out of a sippy cup, and other toddler activities, I'd be wondering what the emotional overattachment was all about.  I wouldn't cut off the poor tyke cold turkey, but I'd be exploring that emotional speed bump, and taking initiative - as a mother who views motherhood as raising a future man/woman - to help my child up to that next level.

[pamelaanton82]

thank you for adding your views kindly as suggestions and so forth i dont disagree, however to each his own and i am not worried about my child he is developing well and is slowly weaning day by day cups, bottle of cows milk and so on and he's as smart as a whip lol!

[tygersflowerz]

If my kid showed no interest in weening by the time he/she was nearing three, I'd be offering breast milk in sippy cups more often. Then begin adding a little bit of cow's milk mixed in, a little more each time until that was all they were drinking. There's little nutritional value after a certain age when they're eating the same foods the mother is. I think a lot of it is a case of mommies just not wanting to see their babies grow up. And using the "books say it's okay until 7" excuse.

[twins241fun]

Plz tell me how you can say mom's milk has little nutritional value after a certain point. When did breasts ever grow a calendar? The nutritional values varies from diet, weather and a factor of other things, but never have I read that time is a factor. So, if you nursed your child, chose to adopt a new born, weaned the 1st, nursed the newborn...that milk has 'little value' for the infant? I find it hard to believe that it works that way...

[tygersflowerz]

If the kid has teeth and he can mouth off, then it's time for him to grow up and eat real food. :-)

[JAIRATRACI]

hello babies get teeth at 6 months old. My 1 year old has 6 teeth and has had them since he was 7 months. He is getting at least 4 more now and yes I am still breastfeeding him.

[tygersflowerz]

Yeah well you're freaky.

[JAIRATRACI]

Thanks. Calling me freaky isn't going to hurt my feelings. The WHO recommends breastfeeding for at LEAST 2 years. The AAP recommends at LEAST 1 year. They say at least because they know that longer is better. I am a mother that wants what is best for my baby. Which is more than I can say for a lot of parents now a days. Formula is crap and even the companies that make it know that breast is best. Which is why it says it on the cans.

[tygersflowerz]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.

I wasn't trying to hurt your feelings I was just stating a fact.  You keep replying as if I actually want to argue this. That would be implying, like *you're* doing, I actually believed I could be wrong. :-)

[Willetfel]

I<m sure it's not the Breast milk the child wants, it's the closeness. I wonder if she couldn't just rock her or something...

[pamelaanton82]

i agree

[Natasha1488]

Oh and another thing. Instead of feeding your children from the breast when they are 8 years old, why not pump your breast? The child would still get the apparent nutrience you claim that they otherwise will lack, and it would also save them the emotional damage of remembering sucking on their Mother's tit. But no, you don't do that because their obviously IS some sort of sick pleasure you freaks get out of it.

[NHNREMTB]

You really ranted on about this topic. A lot of stone throwing and name calling but not a lot of factual statements in there. Emotional damage? Sucking on their mothers tit? Sick pleasure? Molestation? Come on now.

I did indeed nurse both of my older children until they were two years old. I stopped simply because they were ready. If they had needed to nurse longer I would have. There was no perversion involved. And I am nursing my now three month old baby as I type this.

[tygersflowerz]

That's what I'm saying. They can get the nutritional value, if it's pumped too. I think when kids are getting old enough to start developing a sexual identity, recognizing the differences between boys and girls, it's time to stop. Do I think it's necessarily molestation? No. Everything in my being just shouts "not appropriate." Everyone is different, I guess. That's like allowing a 7 or 8 year old to keep sucking on a bottle.

[tygersflowerz]

P.S. That's what I meant about the point of not letting a 7 or 8 year old suck on a bottle or keep wearing diapers, either. Breastfeeding, bottle, diapers, all that is associated with infant behavior. The point is care for your kids age-appropriately. If moms still feel good giving their kids breastmilk, then it's time to switch over to the pump and sippy cup altogether at some point. Eating and drinking with plates and cups is appropriate toddler/kindergarten behavior.

[awakenedtolife]

I think that you said it better than anyone.

[NHNREMTB]

I can't get over some of the comments condemning Mothers for simply wanting to nourish their babies. Why is it okay to put a cup/bottle of cows milk or formula which most likely is jam packed with hormones and god knows what else - in a baby/toddler/young child's mouth but not Moms Milk? I say, live and let live. As an active nursing Mom that nursed my older children for 2 years I say, get facts before condemning. There is no perversion or molestation going on. Best wishes to all. :)

[pamelaanton82]

very well said i totally agree with you

[Natasha1488]

Actually NHNREMTB, there is molestation going on. The reason why a Mother breast feeds is to give the child the nurishment it can't get on its own because it has no teeth. Once the child develops teeth, it no longer needs to feed off of the Mother because it can get the nutrience it needs on its own. Why don't you and all the other freaks who are doing this do some research for yourself before you do any more damage to your children.

[NHNREMTB]

Darn youtube for limiting response: (cont.)

I can say my three children have never had major colds, ear infections, speech delays, or ailment that wasn't quickly recovered from. That is why I nursed and chose to do so with my third child.

The upside of your input is this - One: It shows that you do have viable brain cell activity even if we have different opinions. Two: You are 20 years old and you still have time to quit being so hateful towards others differences. Good luck to you.

[JAIRATRACI]

A baby can't eat solids once they get teeth some babies aren't ready for solids for months after they get their first tooth. My oldest got his first at 5 months. My youngest at almost 7 months. I got my first tooth at about 2 months old. My mom isn't really sure when I got it because I wasn't a fussy baby when I got it. She just felt it in my mouth one day when I was 2 months old. Some babies are born with teeth. It's not molestation to feed your baby or your child breastmilk.

[boysie30]

I so agree with the smoking around kids comment.

[tygersflowerz]

Lady, did you see how those kids were acting? Drawing pictures of the boobs, NICKNAMING their mother's boobs, saying in jest (yet in earnest, I'm sure!) that they wanted to breastfeed forever.... that's messed up.

The lady in the other video probably began smoking out of social pressure, just like any other normal teenager who's long since converted to cow's milk and has no recollection of their mother's breasts.

[carriebg]

Educate yrself. Yr opinion is based on social & cultural bias & lack of info of the facts. Check out LLLI, AAP, WHO, Baby Milk Action, etc. Our culture is just hung up about breasts. They are not sexual organs as the majority thinks. They are modified sweat glands designed to make milk to feed the young. That's why we are called Mammals! I'm a bf counselor with over 20 yrs experience-i know that of which i speak.

[carriebg]

U don't have the correct info on bf-it's not molestation. I didn't nurse my kids that long but I know women who did & every kid turned out fine. Many children use bottles, pacifiers & thumbs-which are all substitutes for the breast-until they are older. Nobody seems to have a problem with that. & those kids turn out ok too.

[carriebg]

Let's say the ave. age to wean worldwide is 4 yrs.(There is debate abt the actual #) Isn't an ave a middle # of something? If so babes wean @ 0-8 yrs worldwide. These kids turn out just fine-they aren't damaged in any way.

[KM5347]

The kids like it because they have been raised and encouraged. You can raise a kid to think anything is right. For example, anyone can raise a kid and not teach him or her a language and keep it in a cage feeding it raw meat all the time, but what is the child gonna do? Utilize its non-existant knowledge to call the cops? The damn thing wouldn't know any better. It is a parents responsibility to set standards and say yes or no and if your kid is 8 and wants your tit in your mouth, you fucked up.

[carriebg]

Just fyi I have responded to your comments on breastfeeding but didn't hit "reply."

[Natasha1488]

The only reason that you're justifying this peverted woman who's feeding her 8-year-old is because you're excatly like her. This is so sick. It's not normal. Face it. Your child is going to be mentally disturbed for the rest of their life. Once your kid grows up and realizes what was happened they are going to become depressed and probably not want anything to do with you. You should be reported to childrens aid. You're molesting your child... This is so wrong..

[carriebg]

That's no lady, it's a woman who knows nothing of which she speaks.

[notlqueen]

While you have very different viewpts from other ppl on this youtube website, I ask that you respect all opinions. While I am not choosing sides, I have heard that you have been harrassing other youtube clients. Hopefully, this is not true. I think we all can mutually agree that kids these days are not as healthy as they should be.

[carriebg]

I see that you have been in contact with a certain person who, having 0 knowledge on this subject, is accusing others of harassing her. Quite the contrary. She has been threatening people who don't agree with her. That's how she handles a debate. So don't come on here & tell us how to behave. Teach your buddy some manners 1st.

[JimRobinEric]

You are so write!! Go girl.

[fight2Bfree]

Thank you for posting this response. It has restored my faith that there are still some sane people left in this world.

[pamelaanton82]

the pleasure is all mine thanks for the feed back :)

[rise2Dawn]

ur fam memeber is nuts... is that emm or no as shes a smoker let me know.. loves ya

[djmastervolume]

I love you!