re: How old is too old to breastfeed?

Quoting K. P. Walsh:" Whats your point exactly? I said I feel like if a kid a hold and drink from a cup at THREE, then I see no reason to continue nursing from the BREAST. That's my opinion."

What you said was "If he can hold a cup, he doesn't need a boobie." You said nothing about age in the post I quoted.

Quoting ~~My Pet Wussy~~:" <blockquote><b>Quoting K. P. Walsh:</b>" I feel like, if the kid can recall breastfeeding, ... [snip!] ... "</blockquote> My older kids remember nursing, they have fond memories of it. I don't see how that's a bad thing."

Right? Breastfeeding isn't a negative thing. Who cares if they remember it?

You guys don't feel like it hinders their independence when they're older? Jw ... I couldn't even see my DS wanting to breastfeed at this age (2)

Quoting ~~My Pet Wussy~~:" <blockquote><b>Quoting K. P. Walsh:</b>" I feel like, if the kid can recall breastfeeding, ... [snip!] ... "</blockquote> My older kids remember nursing, they have fond memories of it. I don't see how that's a bad thing."

Yeah, it shouldn't matter if they remember it or not.

You are born with boobs for ONE reason, to breastfeed.

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" This isn't the opinion forum, it's for discussions and debates. So you think if a 7 month old can drink from a cup the mother should stop breastfeeding? "

I think if my daughter was 2 or 3 and could properly drink from a cup, that the breast would not be necessary, no.
I do want to clarify, that there's nothing wrong with breastfeeding as a toddler, though, I personally wouldn't with my own children.
To me, 3 is a bit old to being doing it. Not that it's too old, period.

Quoting Stephanie Sodders:" You guys don't feel like it hinders their independence when they're older? Jw ... I couldn't even see my DS wanting to breastfeed at this age (2)"

In what ways? I don't see how breastfeeding has anything to do with independence.

Quoting Stephanie Sodders:" You guys don't feel like it hinders their independence when they're older? Jw ... I couldn't even see my DS wanting to breastfeed at this age (2)"

No, I don't at all.

That's like saying cuddling your kid will make them spoiled.

Quoting Stephanie Sodders:" You guys don't feel like it hinders their independence when they're older? Jw ... I couldn't even see my DS wanting to breastfeed at this age (2)"

No, it doesn't hinder independence. My son is pretty independent, and nursed until 2 1/2. He's almost 4 now.

Quoting K. P. Walsh:" I think if my daughter was 2 or 3 and could properly drink from a cup, that the breast would not be necessary, ... [snip!] ... though, I personally wouldn't with my own children. To me, 3 is a bit old to being doing it. Not that it's too old, period. "

So under 2 or 3 if the child can drink from a cup it's still fine to bf?

Quoting ℳary ℐane:" Yeah, it shouldn't matter if they remember it or not. You are born with boobs for ONE reason, to breastfeed. "

True.
It's mammary glad, not a sex organ like a lot people seem to think.
Which is why I'll never understand why some people are so uncomfortable with a woman breastfeeding in public.  

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" So under 2 or 3 if the child can drink from a cup it's still fine to bf?"

so silly. lol

Quoting K. P. Walsh:" I think if my daughter was 2 or 3 and could properly drink from a cup, that the breast would not be necessary, ... [snip!] ... though, I personally wouldn't with my own children. To me, 3 is a bit old to being doing it. Not that it's too old, period. "

No one said it was necessary. It's not necessary I still BF my 18 month old but I still do because he and I both want to.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Stephanie Sodders:</b>" You guys don't feel like it hinders their independence when they're older? Jw ... I couldn't even see my DS wanting to breastfeed at this age (2)"</blockquote>

How does it hinder their independence? They still rely on you for food either way.

Quoting Δ ☮ ∂:" In what ways? I don't see how breastfeeding has anything to do with independence. "

Makes them feel more dependent on you and that comfort.. Like, what if they're upset at school & it makes them want to breastfeed.

Quoting ℳary ℐane:" No, I don't at all. That's like saying cuddling your kid will make them spoiled. "