At What Age Is It Still Appropriate To Nurse A Child?

[rucky]

My wife had a humiliating experience at the doctor's yesterday that I had to share. My daughter is a year and a half, and we took her in for a regular checkup.

Little Miss Rucky is in perfect health! Yay!

But when the doctor found out my wife was still nursing, he flipped out. He kept saying that nursing after one year old is inappropriate, and that my daughter was "addicted" to breast milk.

He urged her to stop nursing immediately, and to help, my wife should paint her breasts black with ghosts or scary faces on them - that'll scare her out of wanting to nurse. Swear to God he said this - a doctor.

Well, none of his opinions were medically based, but the humiliation was done professionally.

I know if you ask 10 people about breasfeeding, you'll get 20 opinions - but I thought some thoughtful insights from DU-ers would be helpful.

Thanks!