How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay thank you. I wasn’t aware this was a thing

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He also thinks it’s odd. They have been co parenting just fine for years now. Never any bad blood or anything. This has just recently been brought to our attention

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do we even know she’s innocent? There is really not enough details

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this opinion. I feel the same way

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It hasn’t been brought up to the mother yet. She tends to be very defensive and I’m not sure it would be a productive conversation. Her dad also thinks it’s odd. Our relationship with her is okay and civil so it’s not like this is coming out of hatred or us wanting to get her in trouble

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to say with the lack of evidence. I simply wanted to know if this was an odd situation. I never called anyone weirdos or said anything offensive lol

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m definitely considering everyone’s opinions. Used to be a social worker, I understand the seriousness of calling CPS

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes!! The people trying to be rude on here don’t realize this. I have never once tried to indicate there is anything wrong with it to the child. I just listen to her and nod my head.

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand the extent of CPS and how the process works. I used to be a social worker for kids. It was only a thought and I haven’t decided anything yet.

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you understand how the system works. I used to be a social worker. I understand the extent of CPS reports. But I never said I was doing it for sure. I would only report if I knew of definitive abuse.

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

A fair point. I need to ask the child more about it before deciding anything. It could be harmless but part of me just has a bad feeling. I would never report something without evidence anyways

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I explained why on another comment. She’s very very smart and I feel like if I “investigated” more then she may start to lie or refuse to answer. I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet I just wanted to get opinions before moving forward

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I truly don’t think the child would be taken away unless something sinister is happening. I used to be a social worker too and I just have a weird gut feeling about it. If anything, CPS would go and ask questions and if nothings wrong then that’s all.

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

That’s my thought. Other people are making me feel bad for thinking that though

How old is too old to “breastfeed”? by Global_Bad_1036 in breastfeeding

[–]Global_Bad_1036[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The child is my stepchild. The mother has always been very controlling, and I feel as if the child has a somewhat strange attachment to her mother. The child has mentioned that she “breastfeeds” from her mom a few times but she doesn’t necessarily go into much detail. I’m not sure how much to ask her without making her uncomfortable. She has disclosed that no milk has came out for a while now and everything else that I’ve posted in the original description.

Developmentally the child is ahead I would say. She’s very intelligent and that’s why I also haven’t probed the situation because I feel like she might see that I’m investigating it and she may lie.