> Doesn't make sense to me...don't we all do things for our kids that we
don't
> want to do? Never wanted to change those nappies or wash those clothes or
> drive to hockey early in the morning but I do it for my kids, not because
I
> want to. What's different about feeding a baby that a mother has to want
to
> do it for it to be OK for her to do it?
> Karleen Gribble
> Australia

I didn't say that a mother *has* to want to do it, but if she really doesn't
want to breastfeed how will that come across to the baby?  We all know that
breastfed toddlers whose mothers are resentful of them feeding will demand
it all the more - they become more insecure.  But with toddlers the effect
is obvious, it's less obvious, but possibly more profound, in the early
years.  Breastfeeding is such a profound, important relationship that it
can't possibly be compared to other things that need to be done for children
ie. nappies and washing.

Clare
UK



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