Hi Judy,

I think this statement: "When the child can ask for it, it's probably time 
to move on-stop breastfeeding" is generally not meant in a literal sense by 
the people stating it. I think it is usually a "humorous" attempt made by a 
person who is uncomfortable with the thought/sight of a baby older than a 
newborn who is breastfeeding.  The person has no real understanding of 
breastfeeding or knowledge of how weaning occurs and deals with this 
ignorance by tossing out a light-hearted comment in hopes of covering their 
discomfort with the whole subject.

~Dianne Oliver, LLLL, IBCLC
Simi Valley, CA



>When the child can ask for it, it's probably time to move on-----stop
>breastfeeding.
>
>=20
>
>This is not the first time I have heard or read this quote.  It is a =
>strange
>point of reference in raising a child.  Whenever a child can ask for
>something and be understood, such as for a parent, toy, food, diaper =
>change
>or the toilet, it is considered a milestone.  Wonder why asking for the
>breast should be viewed with such intolerance.  It seems actually =
>hostile to
>the child.
>
>=20
>
>Judy Ritchie
>
>=20
>
>
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