Time Magazine Cover

[ULuvCeCe]

So if you haven't seen the Time Magazine Cover that is causing a ton of stir take a peek - http://www.everydayfamily.com/blog/cover-your-eyes/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Chatter6&utm_campaign=Blogs&tc=107020

What are your thoughts on this?

I am all for breastfeeding, I did with my son but the minute he had teeth and started biting, he got cut off (he was about 8 months). I continued to pump and freeze as long as I could and had a pretty decent stock (alternating w/formula) til his first birthday and then we switched him to whole milk. I think anything beyond a year could in fact be considered child abuse, I know a woman that did it til her son was 4 - to me that was a sick distorted pleasure on her end.

As for the co-sleeping, we've done that too. Every new mom has had that moment when your eyes are barely open and you have to do a feeding and so you've done the side thing and wake up an hour later to see your kid passed out right next to you - back to the crib/bassinet/playpen etc. As he got older it obviously changed, we got used to a schedule and he learned that he has his own room, own bed etc. He'll be 2 next week and co-sleeping has come down to it's 4am, can't sleep, I'll go with mom/dad and he will go back to sleep til at least 7:30am, not saying co-sleeping is right but it's what works for us - extra sleep!

As for baby wearing, we bought a carrier thing, used it a few times while I worked from home and I hated it It was definitely a trend purchase because once we had it I realized there is absolutely no reason why kids should be in those things, my son had this look of misery on his face. Now that's not to say you shouldn't "wear your kids" when they are toddlers and want to ride on your back or shoulders - every kid should do that but slings/carriers are not right for me and my family.

[patti4me]

So if you haven't seen the Time Magazine Cover that is causing a ton of stir take a peek - http://www.everydayfamily.com/blog/cover-your-eyes/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Chatter6&utm_campaign=Blogs&tc=107020

What are your thoughts on this?

I am all for breastfeeding, I did with my son but the minute he had teeth and started biting, he got cut off (he was about 8 months). I continued to pump and freeze as long as I could and had a pretty decent stock (alternating w/formula) til his first birthday and then we switched him to whole milk. I think anything beyond a year could in fact be considered child abuse, I know a woman that did it til her son was 4 - to me that was a sick distorted pleasure on her end.

As for the co-sleeping, we've done that too. Every new mom has had that moment when your eyes are barely open and you have to do a feeding and so you've done the side thing and wake up an hour later to see your kid passed out right next to you - back to the crib/bassinet/playpen etc. As he got older it obviously changed, we got used to a schedule and he learned that he has his own room, own bed etc. He'll be 2 next week and co-sleeping has come down to it's 4am, can't sleep, I'll go with mom/dad and he will go back to sleep til at least 7:30am, not saying co-sleeping is right but it's what works for us - extra sleep!

As for baby wearing, we bought a carrier thing, used it a few times while I worked from home and I hated it It was definitely a trend purchase because once we had it I realized there is absolutely no reason why kids should be in those things, my son had this look of misery on his face. Now that's not to say you shouldn't "wear your kids" when they are toddlers and want to ride on your back or shoulders - every kid should do that but slings/carriers are not right for me and my family.

I think that pic being on the Time Magazine cover is discusting:  what is that child gonna think when he gets older and sees that pic?  I breastfed my girls and encouraged them to do the same for their kids (which they did)  but enough is enough.  Its the woman's right to breastfeed that child but I certainly think it is WRONG to have that pic on a magazine cover.  What is wrong with her?  She must be hardup for money or doesn't understand that a Mother is to protect her children, not set them up for ridicule!

[falcon9]

So if you haven't seen the Time Magazine Cover that is causing a ton of stir take a peek - http://www.everydayfamily.com/blog/cover-your-eyes/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Chatter6&utm_campaign=Blogs&tc=107020

What are your thoughts on this?

The first thought to spring to mind is that Time wants to sell magazines and published a cover picture intended to be controversial in order to do so.

[Onlinedou2]

controversial covers to draw as usual, time....

[Tresbn00]

I didn't think that the picture on Time was offensive but I do believe that breast feeding past six months is unnecessary. Certainly not breastfeeding while a child is in daycare.  Formula provides all of the necessary nutrients and I think that breast feeding for a longer period of time creates a dependency...especially when you have an only child. Sharing a bed is okay for special occasions but not an everyday experience.  There was a television interview with the lady who was on the cover of time and her argument was non-compelling nor did she represent a level of normalcy or competency.  She almost seemed to have a need for attention...similar to what her child will have if he continues to breast feed.

[Abrupt]

I liked the Limbaugh spoof on the cover when combined with the whitehouse 'Julia' cartoon I found it completely accurate:

http://www.rushimg.com/cimages//media/multimedia2/timesstatueofliberty3502/959102-1-eng-GB/TimesStatueofLiberty350.jpg

[falcon9]

I liked the Limbaugh spoof on the cover when combined with the whitehouse 'Julia' cartoon I found it completely accurate:

http://www.rushimg.com/cimages//media/multimedia2/timesstatueofliberty3502/959102-1-eng-GB/TimesStatueofLiberty350.jpg

'Give us your tired, your poor, your too old to breast-feed?'

[queenofnines]

I don't think it's that bad.  So it's meant to be a little provocative; so what?  There is no hardcore p o r n on that cover.  

I think it's okay to breastfeed for a little past the norm, so long as the woman is doing it for the right reasons.  I don't think co-sleeping is okay.  As for wearing your kid?  Whatever...it's your back!

[ajann1983]

I breastfed both of my kids. Once my daughter turned a year old i stopped. I stopped breastfeeding my son when he was around 13 months. I couldn't imagine my self breastfeeding my now 3 year old daughter.

[falcon9]

I think it's okay to breastfeed for a little past the norm, so long as the woman is doing it for the right reasons.  

Still, breast-feeding at 27 would be well-past the "norm" and likely being done for non-nutritional reasons, aye?

[alaric99x]

I've seen this in some countries in Europe, not all, but it's pretty common in the US.  Roll your kid around in a stroller until they are 3 1/2, don't expect him or her to walk, especially because you can't walk from your "home" to anyplace anyway.  Drive somewhere and then roll your kid around for a half hour.  If they get thirsty, give the kid a Coke.  Perfect combination, don't teach them to walk and give them high calorie drinks while you push them around on a stroller.  Yeah, and give them your breast until they're 3, 8 or 12 years old, no problem with that, it's nurturing and loving.

Wasn't there a time when we tried to teach our kids to become mature and independent, to grow up? 

[jwalker9316]

Breastfeeding past one year is child abuse??? 

From the WHO website (World Health Organization)
Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants; it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers. Review of evidence has shown that, on a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal way of feeding infants. Thereafter infants should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

And an interesting read written by an anthropologist.

http://www.kathydettwyler.org/detwean.html

Just trying to throw out another perspective.

[ULuvCeCe]

Breastfeeding past one year is child abuse??? 

From the WHO website (World Health Organization)
Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants; it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers. Review of evidence has shown that, on a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal way of feeding infants. Thereafter infants should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

And an interesting read written by an anthropologist.

http://www.kathydettwyler.org/detwean.html

Just trying to throw out another perspective.

To eachs own on the age limit but my personal thought is 1 is enough. If they want their kid to continue w/breast milk after that they can always pump and give it to them in a bottle, or sippy for that matter, alternating w/other fluids like sugar free juices, whole milk and water.

[lbryanwf]

It makes you wonder if it's being done more for the mother or for the kid? There waas also no mention of a father or a man around. If there was, what would be his thoughts on the matter?

[sigmapi1501]

If they can articulately ask for it, that it probably too old the mama's teet.