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>To Tineke,
>
>I have learned the following about teaching BF to teens:
>        Teens have very short attention spans.  15 minutes and then you lose
>them. They won't ask questions.
>        Teens will not volunteer that they want to breastfeed.  They don't
>want their peers to know because they may be ridiculed.
>        The teacher must make it fun.  Play stupid games.
>        Make sure you tell them what's in it for them.  They are most
>interested in the advantages to themselves.
>        Stick around after class.  That's when the interested ones will
>tentatively approach you with more questions.
>        Teens think BF will be embarrassing.  Show them that they can learn
>to nurse discreetly.
>        Don't judge them.  Accept them.  They are in enough trouble at home.
>Be a friend.  Realize they probably won't get ANY BF support at home.
>        Give them stuff (like pumps, slings, books, etc.)  They love "things."
>
>Pam Wiggins, IBCLC, Franklin, VA.

As usual you are so sensitive and so "ON TARGET" re: teens in classes etc.
or one on one interaction. I couldn't have said it better or more
succinctly.  I hope everyone who deals with teens remembers your tips well.
I'm sorry I didn't respond earlier pam wiggins how is Va ? coldddddd I bet
!  We may be looking at an old family home south of Charlottesville ????
near Monticello???? (I don't have my map) that my aunt and I may go in on
together (30 ac.). Are there any LC jobs or potential jobs up yonder. We
need to talk!!!!