Mom Breastfeeds 8-year-old Daughter – Say Whaaa?
This morning I logged into my Moms Like Me network and I was tipped on this clip by Angie Goff about this youtube video and WHAT THE HELL!. No please don’t get me wrong, I breastfed my babies for over a year (ages 7, 2 and 1) and I actually enjoyed breastfeeding them because I felt a connected on so many levels. But, enough already. Her eldest daughter Bethony says:
“I’d rather have breast milk than a million melons”
Her daughters, Bethany and Eliza are sitting at the table drawing breasts, fighting with mom about who gets to hold, touch and suck on them today? Holy hell.
Watch this video and share your thoughts on this mom who still breastfeeds her 8-year-old daughter. The woman’s daughters even have nicknames for her breasts and compare the flavor of her breast milk to mangos. When does her partner/husband get a chance at the boobies? Breastfeeding babies yes (even toddlers… ok) but kids in the 1st and 3rd/4th grade?
Is this really necessary?
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I don’t even know what to say. My sister breastfeed her first child until she was 5. We all thought something was wrong with her and that she probably liked it more than her daughter. I am finding out more and more that women are breastfeeding pass 1 years old. I don’t even know if I’m going to make it until 6 months. I say once my LO gets some teeth, that’s it for me.
Yikes! All I can say is “that is NOT for me!” As a mother who tried to breastfeed both my children and failed and resorted to formula after less than a month I try not to judge the way any other mother chooses to nourish their babies. I got a lot of flack from well meaning friends and relatives who just couldn’t understand why didn’t try harder. I understand that breastmilk is the perfect food for the under age 1 set, but 8 years old seems extreme. Especially to still be taking it directly from the breast.
I actually had a hard time watching this.
Well alrighty then. So maybe I just need to find a mom out there that thinks breastfeeding babies beyond 2 or 3 is OK and why. What’s the logic?
I had such a hard time breast feeding but i kept trying and when I had to go back to work I pumped. I guess I am just a little confused but mostly concerned about the psychological effect of raising kids to act this way.
Do you guys remember Jim Carrey in the movie Me, Myself & Irene? when the mom is breastfeeding her infant and Jim Carrey grabs a breast and starts sucking away… LMAO.
NO cocktails 4 this mom! Breastmilktinis anyone? LOL
I was watching the video and all I could sense was this was more for the mother than the children. She enjoys the attention and affection. I think she is doing more of disservice to them than any benefit. I’m actually quite amazed she’s been able to produce breast milk for such a long period. Even animals in the wild say “enough is enough”.
Okay that is just ridiculous. Are you kidding me?! I don’t even know what to say at that. OMG…. That lady has issues!
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Ok, seriously, this should be against the law. I mean, I’m all for breastfeeding, but there is something really weird about an almost 8 year old lying there nursing. It looks obscene! Sorry. I’m sure there are others who would disagree, but not many! LOL
Hi,
OK, Rhea I dont think you will find anybody that will support this.
Good Luck!!!!
Ok, now that just gross. I breast fed and stopped her at 6 months.
Must be psychological. The feeling is must what she likes.
Personally, I like my hubby. And what about the kid, to grow up knowing you were still being breastfed at 8?
WEIRD!!
Chat more later,
Danie
I am sorry but if the child is over 2 years old no way. That has got to hurt. I do not agree with what she is doing.
Girl
I will talk to you later,
Charlotte
Wow…that’s all I can say. My daughter was breastfed but she gave it up by six months on her own. I can’t imagine what I would do if she tried NOW at 15 months, much less 8 years old.
I know this is an older post, but Ive been meaning to post how gross I think this is.
I hope Im not offending anyone… but seriously… that’s a lil extream no?
SHOCKING, I still have a really creepy feeling about this. #1, it is NOT normal. Even in countries where food is one or two times a week, the children do not breastfeed at 8 years old.
I can not imagine why an 8 year old would be so, infatuated with breast. It seems kind of sick to me. They draw about tits? Come on now, that shit is NOT normal! I bet if she was in the US, it would be some kind of child crime of some sort..
I am a very proud breastfeeding mommy, but anything past a toddlers age is really not necessary.
I can’t see the reason for breastfeeding at age 8…or any age past 2, really. It looks perverted. The child is able to eat and drink on her own. Heck, she’s in school!!! What’s that mother thinking? Where’s social services????
I dont find anything wrong with this video at all. I think its completely up to the mother and child. If the child is still longing to nurse, and the mother is comfortable with it thats great. Its somthing that makes the child feel comforted and i dont think its any different from a special blanket, pacifier,stuffed animal, ext. this little girls comfort is her mothers breasts/milk. As for myself a mother of two girls, 17 months and 5 months( my 5 month still nursing) I will continue to nurse her untill shes ready to stop.
FINALLY!!!!
I found a mother out there at actually agrees with this video… wow! I truly believe that there is a point that a child must detach themselves from the breast. I breastfed all my kids but just like the sleeping in mommy’s bed issue, there was a time to break away and learn some independence.
When children start “drawing breasts” for fun, not to mention girls, it too far BUT I’m truly puzzled why this is OK. How long will you have your stuffed animal? pacifier (which after a while is bad for the teeth)?, 10? 15?
Yuckie… but that’s just me I guess.
Love your comment Courtney and Im always open to learn new things.
thanks rhea, and i know theres not many people that agree with long term breastfeeding. But i think letting your child having say in stoping breastfeeding is only fair. My plan is to talk to my daughter when shes old enough to understand most likely between 3 and 4 that there will be a time when shes going to stop nursing and that way she has time to grasp the concept and maybe even say “ok well how about i stop nursing when im 4 or when im 5″
See now Courtney,
I can totally agree with your method of weening your child off the breast. Mine were almost 2 when “they” decided enough and I have a few friends that have gone way past 2 almost up to 4-5 years old BUT
8????? – let me say that again – 8 YEARS OLD?
And judging from this video, there’s now sign up stopping or even sitting these lovely young girls down and doing just what you so wonderfully stated.
I mean, can I have my breasts back. I have a funny clip about his in my Being Pregnant and Taking a Compliment Isn’t always easy” where Zoe made funny comment about breastfeeding.
Courtney – you are awesome and I can tell that you are on the right track in raising what seems to be a wonderful, family.
Cheers,
rhea brown
I breastfed all 3 of my children until they were around the age of 1, but why would anyone think that this is ok? If an 8 year old was carrying around a baby bottle we wouldn’t think it was acceptable. Weaning children off breast and bottle feeding is a necessary part of growing up and gaining independence.
And WOW, then let’s talk about the comments like, “they don’t like it when I put a bra on. They think I’m trapping the breast and they should be free” and “they name them.” I mean come on please! I hear these types of comments all the time, but they are coming out of my husband’s mouth. If there ever came a point (and I don’t see this happening) that my 8 year old daughter, or any of my children start naming my boobs, it will be straight to family counseling for us.
I will be the first to admit that I breastfed my husband longer than any of the children, but at least, I can admit, it was during our playtime and I was enjoying it also. Hopefully this lady isn’t in denial, gets a clue and cuts the cord real soon.
LeAnn
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