In a message dated 5/17/0 6:30:16 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << I would love it if the focus was not so much on IQ numbers, but on the fact that breasfed children are reaching their full IQ potential, by getting the food specifically designed to promote brain growth and development.There is that unfortunate argument that a friend who never nursed uses, "well my kids are as smart as yours so I guess they didn't need me to nurse them". >> Judy, I agree that this is the best way to present this info to parents. But, I also remember what Alan Lucas said several years ago : (paraphrasing)--We do not need to consider the difference between 2 individuals who may have a difference of 10 IQ points (not very noticeable,perhaps), but rather the difference in an entire population that has lost 10 IQ points. What potential for human inquiry, exploration and process is lost then? Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html