And the Talmud (Jewish law) describes the normal/average period of
breastfeeding at 2 years, acceptable until 4 for the healthy child and okay
until 5 for the sickly child.

Julie Rosen, LLLL in Teaneck, NJ, who gleaned this info from an Orthodox
rabbi who translated it to me in front of my speechles father-in-law!

Date:    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 07:18:39 -0500
From:    Jim & Winnie Mading <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Woman to be stoned to death after weaning

"An Islamic court in Nigeria has upheld a sentence of death
by stoning for a single mother who had sex outside of marriage."

Ant the man involved will be punished by..............................?
I'm not holding my breath!

I'll bet this mom encourages that baby to nurse as long as possible.  I
believe the Koran states "at least" two years.

Winnie

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