A woman is being slammed by the online population for admitting she still breastfeeds her nine-year-old daughter.

The mom, inviting harsh judgement from fellow internet users, is urged to “turn off the mommy [spigot]” and “seek help.”

Providing a multitude of benefits, breastfeeding contributes to health, well-being, and offers an incredible bonding experience for both the mother and baby.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months, with continued breastfeeding along with introducing appropriate complementary foods for up to two years of age or longer.”

Though some people consider it taboo, “extended breastfeeding” – allowing a child to latch beyond a year – is completely normal for others, and in many cultures, it’s not unusual for a child to breastfeed for two years, three years, or even longer.

Your codependency is problematic’

“I still allow my nine-year-old daughter to breastfeed from me, and she won’t stop until she wants to. Does anyone support me?” writes the mother, explaining that her child still enjoys it.

Unfortunately, she didn’t get the support she was wanting, with many online users flooding the comments section of her post with shame and criticism.

Suggesting the mother is transferring too much authority to a vulnerable child, one Quora user writes, “There’s no earthly reason for a nine-year-old to still be fed like an infant. Additionally, if she doesn’t stop until SHE wants to stop, then you have lost control as a parent.” The post continues, “What else does she make the rules on? What other parental rights have you handed over to a nine-year-old?”

Sharing the same sentiments, a father shares, “What other decisions is she making for the family? Does she dictate what’s for dinner, besides milk that is? Pick out your cars? Tell you, not ask you, that she is going down the street to play with her friends?”

The user then adds, “My wife nursed both of our girls, but stopped when they were toddlers. You should follow the example of all other mammals and wean your child. You should also be a parent to your child, not let your child run your life.”