> >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!!!!