I accept that it is a person's choice....but....

I have always held the thought (for myself) that if they are old enough to ask for it in words or come and get it themselves..then perhaps they are too old (anyone else saw the 'bitty' sketch on Little Britain?). Personally I will be stopping breastfeeding when I return to work.

For me, it gets the big 'no thanks'.

Interesting watching though- ta for making it available.

I'm guessing her days of wearing strapless/backless tops are well and truly over... All those years of guzzling, and her candidly described stretch marks don't add up to something that is asthetically pleasing, or very conducive to any sort of active, sporting, lifestyle.

Lol I remember watching this on TV in the UK on a show called extraordinary breast feeding.. it is a bit 'little Britain' (a British comedy show with skeches of a man still breasfed by his Mom and Grandmother!!) http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=l8orUaCJ0GY

I have no medical knowledge of this whatsoever, but I just wonder if the children are still getting anything from breastfeeding at the age of 5 and 7? My initial thoughts were it is more for the mother's benefit than her children's. I also figured once the show aired it would be the end of the breastfeeding.. once their classmates saw the show they would never live it down.. (it was on tv fairly early and kids can be cruel!)

 I don't feel I can judge this lady, if she feels this is right, it is her choice. It amazes me that she still has brast milk!

This wouldn't be my choice.

hmmm, ok i dont like the idea for myself and i wasnt keen on watching this video but i feel i dont have the right to judge this. We all are so different in many ways. Im not sure what else to say really........8 yrs old seems to be a little too old for my liking but that for me......

na xx

Who are we to judge this women! If thats the way she brings up her children so be it...We wouldnt like to be told what and how to bring up our children. Im not saying i would do such a thing but its all about what we think society find acceptable. If every women in this country breastfed their kids till they where 10yo we wouldnt have a problem with it. Just like women in africa and asian countries given birth in the field and continue to work straight after giving birth.

I dont know its a topic that can be debated on different morals and up bringings hmmmm.

Thanks for sharing!

Tee

Eww, i can't even watch it!  I think B/F serves the purpose first and foremost of nutrition and then secondly comfort for a baby and toddler.  Everbody has their own ideas of when to stop but all i can imagine is my 8 year old son breastfeeding......lol....i think this is bordering on disturbed.  This child is using breastfeeding as a major crutch and i wonder how they will feel about it as a adult?

I don't think so, hubby prob enjoys a drop as well.

OMFG ok im discusted i just dont know wat to say there is something wrong with this woman. And drawing boobs god and names!!!

Certainly an interesting video.  While I support extended breastfeeding, I doubt I would go that far, only because I usually give up at about 5 months (or bubs does!!!), but hey, with the economy the way it is, maybe I should be getting all mine back on the breast again to save on milk costs! lol.

I actually see no harm in what this family is doing.  The choice has been left upto the children and they actually seem to be quite healthy and open about their choices, which is what we need more of in society.

The fact that there are rules about the breastfeeding shows that the family is actually doing the right thing and the girls are respecting those rules.  I have to applaud her for her efforts.

What I don't like is the idea of going through the 'teething' all over again!!!!!

OMG! Aidan is 8 years old and... thats... just... No way! It crosses the line into incest! That woman needs some serious help, something is definately wrong with her.

I said it where you posted it first, and i'll say it again here... Im speechless. Im all for extended breastfeeding to the age of about 3-4 but this is just disgusting.

not a fan, as i have a nephew wheo is 7yrs old and the thought, oooowwwwww. Any who i think emotionally the child will remember it when they are older, as for having friends over you couldnt. Not for me. PS im all for breastfeeding but not to that stage

Each to there own, I wouldn't say it is wrong (feeding that is) playing with them and drawing them there is definately a fixation. I really struggled with my daughter at 3.5yrs to get her to stop (only morning and night and especially if she was hurt) I felt it was time personally. It was hard on me to see the rejection in her face, but you continue so that they grow. BUT LOL I do blame giving up breastfeeding as the reason why I'm pregnant now.

Anyway who am I to say its right or wrong. Her girls are healthy and happy ( you certainly arn't given a manual with your child after they are born) so only time tells. As long as they grow up well ajusted and dont turn into murders, drug adicts or bad people.

Now I'm all for long-term breastfeeding (like to 4 years of age or so) if a mom is up for it, but THAT was disturbing to watch. I think what most disturbed me, though, was the whole family's obsession with the breasts. Naming them, drawing them, not wanting them to be "trapped" by a bra. THAT's what's weird. I guess I don't feel like it should be encouraged that breasts dominate a child's world.

Well I don't really know what to say - i agree with a lot of her sentiments and if we were talking about even a 2-3 year old I'd be totally fine with it, but I did feel a bit uncomfortable at a child of 8.  Each to their own I guess and I am not here to judge them, but I wonder when she will give it up, if not by this age as it sounds like she would be happy to feed for ever?

All I say is don't let my 2 year old see it - she might get ideas - and I most definitely am not feeding her to the age of 8!

this was on a nother site i am on and it is so wrong.

after 18 months i think is enough. as soon as the child can reach and undo the bra, lift the shirt it is too old.

but hey each to their own

How Embrassing for them when they decide to have their friends over, thats if their mother lets them have any..

Disgusting

OMFG ! ! !

That is so wrong on so many levels that I can't even decided where to start . . .

I showed this to hubby and he too was left in shock ! ! !

That is sickening!!

Ummmmm,........ I'm speechless .... I have an 8 year old and nope not going to happen!!!!

Very weird .

Watching that gave me the creeps. Its emotionall stunting to those kids growth. Ok, its a comfort thing, but at that age, breastfeeding just isn't the way to do it.

Well to me that is just off...  At that age they shouldn't be doing that.

It just looks so wrong, the kids are growing up to be young adults...  I wonder if any of there friends know...

I don't really know what to say it's given me a bad vibe.

i saidit beforte ill say it again. sick. Im ALL for breastfeeding, but 8 is far to old. at an absolute maximum five. the way she goes on about how her girls play with her boobs in the morning is gross and maybe she needs some help.

My opininon only.

sorry but thats messed up....

the kids and the mum are fixated on boobs in a pretty unhealthy way!

breastfeeding should be a way to encourage your child to feel supported and comfortable to stand on their own two feet when they egt to that age not hold them back....