Time Cover - What do you think?

[Mermaid02]

I don't see how breastfeeding toddler is gross. Just because it isn't for you doesn't mean it is disturbing or gross.
I did think that was a pretty big three year old.

Someone said that in the article it says he is a month away from his 4th birthday. I dont' consider that a toddler.

 

[Boston Tea Party]

At least they chose a hot mom.

Yes, because breastfeeding is meant to be pleasurable to a grown man.

 

[luvmy3]

According to the Daily "Fail" she also still feeds her 5 year adopted son once a month

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...amie-Lynne-Grumet-26-breastfeeding-son-4.html

Was anyone else just a bit insulted or annoyed when they insinuated that you are not "mom enough" if you are not breastfeeding your child at that age?

If they consider that you don't BF your 4 year old, means your not mom enough, then no, I am not insulted at all. That's a little "too much" mom for my taste.

If he's a month away from his 4th birthday, he's not a toddler.

My 4 year old was a Kindergarten student, far from a toddler.
I realize that this boy is only almost 4, I mean 48 months

I don't see how breastfeeding toddler is gross. Just because it isn't for you doesn't mean it is disturbing or gross.
I did think that was a pretty big three year old.

Breast feeding your toddler isn't disturbing or gross. BFing your small child on the other hand...........

 

[Disney Doll]

And we wonder why our kid are such screwballs......

 

[kidshop]

Eh, bfing a toddler is not all that shocking and horrifying. I found myself doing it. I don't know how it happened, she started out just a baby LOL! I'm really quite regular, only a little crunchy. She stopped three months shy of 4 years and I wouldn't change a thing. However I wouldn't do it on a mag cover. That really is one giant 3 year old! But, I don't care if you never nurse or if you nurse long term. It's your decision. You're not a freak, or better or worse either way.

You do have to hide it though, which is a shame. It really is such a special experience. It's hard to explain...you wouldn't understand unless you've been there.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Meh. BF toddlers is not about nourishment, it's about comfort. Like a breast-shaped hug or pat on the head. My neighbor BF her son way past 3 years old. He is now a student at Cornell University on scholarship. It didn't warp him. My DD BF a little past 2 when she self weaned. Of course, I would never had done it on the cover of a national magazine .

I breastfed all four of my children. They were weaned at different ages. My youngest weaned herself at seven months, was walking at eight months and potty-trained (herself) by 18 months. My youngest son was weaned at 18 months out of necessity..I was pregnant.

ITA, it isn't just about nourishment. After the first year, mine BF mainly before a nap or at bedtime.

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PS: As to the age of the child in the photo, before I read a bit more about the people in the photo I would have pegged him as a kindergartener, not a three year old. I'm the cynical sort, but I suspect that effect was deliberate; they tried to make him look older for maximum shock value, because controversy sells magazines.

You're not cynical, just realistic. I watched an interview with the journalist, who wrote the story. I'm not sure, what her motives are, but I did get the feeling, she was attacking attachment parenting.

 

[LisaR]

Eh, bfing a toddler is not all that shocking and horrifying. I found myself doing it. I don't know how it happened, she started out just a baby LOL! I'm really quite regular, only a little crunchy. She stopped three months shy of 4 years and I wouldn't change a thing. However I wouldn't do it on a mag cover. That really is one giant 3 year old! But, I don't care if you never nurse or if you nurse long term. It's your decision. You're not a freak, or better or worse either way.

You do have to hide it though, which is a shame. It really is such a special experience. It's hard to explain...you wouldn't understand unless you've been there.

I believe you cross over into freak territory when you decide to allow your child to be on the cover of a major magazine sucking on your **** when he is almost 4. That poor child is going to get so much grief over this as he ages.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

Quoted the wrong person. Whoops.

 

[HelenePA]

My bfed my youngest for 3y1m... he's also a giant. He's in size 5/6 clothes. So far no therapy is needed. He's a normal boy who loves cars, trucks, playing at the play ground. Bring on the comments, I'm in a horrible mood the way it is... =)

 

[penn19]

I'm wondering now, at what age would the people who support breastfeeding at almost 4, consider a child "too old"? 8? 10? I really want to know because before today I would have thought almost 4 was too old. I guess I am of the belief that just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

 

[diznygirl]

My bfed my youngest for 3y1m... he's also a giant. He's in size 5/6 clothes. So far no therapy is needed. He's a normal boy who loves cars, trucks, playing at the play ground. Bring on the comments, I'm in a horrible mood the way it is... =)

But would you let them pose you on a magazine cover doing it?

Eh, bfing a toddler is not all that shocking and horrifying. I found myself doing it. I don't know how it happened, she started out just a baby LOL! I'm really quite regular, only a little crunchy. She stopped three months shy of 4 years and I wouldn't change a thing. However I wouldn't do it on a mag cover. That really is one giant 3 year old! But, I don't care if you never nurse or if you nurse long term. It's your decision. You're not a freak, or better or worse either way.

You do have to hide it though, which is a shame. It really is such a special experience. It's hard to explain...you wouldn't understand unless you've been there.

The magazine cover doesn't convey that specialness. It looks like he opened the fridge door and she's just waiting for him to be done.

 

[Ceila]

My bfed my youngest for 3y1m... he's also a giant. He's in size 5/6 clothes. So far no therapy is needed. He's a normal boy who loves cars, trucks, playing at the play ground. Bring on the comments, I'm in a horrible mood the way it is... =)

Yes, but would you have nursed him in that pose, for that magazine? My guess is no.

And my son was just like yours - when he was younger all I needed to do to figure out what size clothes to buy him was double his age and voila, the perfect fit, lol.

 

[kidshop]

But would you let them pose you on a magazine cover doing it?




The magazine cover doesn't convey that specialness. It looks like he opened the fridge door and she's just waiting for him to be done.

I have not read the article, it is pro or anti long term nursing? I'm guessing anti!

As for the question of what is too old, well, there is no answer and I suspect no answer would be good enough anyway. It is different for every mother-baby pair. There is no expiration date stamped. It' ok that way too.

 

[HelenePA]

But would you let them pose you on a magazine cover doing it?

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since I do NOT look anything like that mom... uh no.. no way

 

[MainStreetMomma]

I am not offended by the image, but I do think the sensationalistic presentation of extended breastfeeding here is rather callow and will do little to promote the idea of acceptance of the practice... To me, the picture seems very juvenile and teenager-ish like, "look what I'm doing and you CAN'T stop me, I'm gonna do what I WANT and you WILL accept it! So there!" I realize that is solely my interpretation of the image.

I would have much rather seen a photograph of a woman lovingly nursing her older child than this woman, hand on hip, with a borderline smug expression... I think the loving and warm image would have been touching and may have encouraged others to be open minded while this particular type of image is only serving to further polarize society.

The title is what's offensive here, IMO. I stopped breastfeeding due to low supply at 8 months against my desire, but I am most certainly "mom enough."

From a psychology standpoint, I'd love it if we had more information available about the social and psychological impacts of breastfeeding into late toddlerhood and beyond. I would not do it because I don't believe it's necessary after the child is 2 years old and I have suspicions that it might have some undesirable long-term effects.

 

[HelenePA]

I would not do it because I don't believe it's necessary after the child is 2 years old and I have suspicions that it might have some undesirable long-term effects.

I'll let ya know in a few years

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

What is your opinion of this Time magazine cover?

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/cutline/time-breastfeeding-cover-sparks-immediate-controversy-151539970.html

I think it is an example of being provocative to get attention. I guess that is what passes for news these days. Ted Nugent will be jealous he didn't think of that for his next album cover.

 

[honeydiane1953]

This cover on Time is sooo disturbing on so many different levels.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I think it is an example of being provocative to get attention. I guess that is what passes for news these days. Ted Nugent will be jealous he didn't think of that for his next album cover.

Only if he can take the toddler's place in the photo

 

[LuvsDragonflies]

BFing after 2 is just weird to me, that kid is going to hate that photo for very loooooong time. Maybe even longer than he's breastfed. Wonder if they'll do a "Where are they now?" shot in 20 years with the kid still hanging on...