One thing we need to sometimes remember is that we live in the context of our
culture with its set of "norms."  Although we collectively understand the
positive ramifications of breastfeeding beyond one or two years, the culture
in which we are doing this is only marginally supportive of breastfeeding tiny
infants.  Before we take up arms we might look at getting general acceptance
for breastfeeding 6 to 12 month olds and as that becomes more the norm the
issue of extended breastfeeding will resolve on its own.  In the interim, we
can support and empower the mothers of those lucky babies whose mothers are
breastfeeding according to their baby/child's needs not the calendar.