Lisa....you still don't get it, do you?
A professional qualification and years of experience do not mean someone is always right about everything in their field.
In fact, the best professionals know there is always more to learn, and they are open to the fact they get it wrong sometimes. They are also willing to follow up suggestions of where to update themselves.
If someone is not like this, then it doesn't mean they are rubbish at every other aspect of their job. Heck....they may even get employment fairly easily, on the recommendation of others.
They are trusted, and when their employer says to them, 'I am still enjoying breastfeeding, what do you think,Nursey Jo - Little Whateverhisname is 1 next week and enjoying solids, as well as breastmilk. What shall I do?', they may reply, 'well, Mrs Employer, as a professional I am up to date with this, and the department of health says there is little nutritional value in breastmilk after this age, and your baby should be on cows milk or Step 2 formula.'
'OMG', thinks Mrs Employer. 'I am giving something with little nutritional value. What sort of mother am I? Clearly, NurseyJo knows what she is talking about, because she has been a fine carer in every other respect....I had better stop now.'
And this is what we are objecting to, Lisa. Do you see?
I'd also point out to nannyjo that equating bf a 4 yr old with abuse is more than an opinion. It is a silly, ignorant insult to the mothers here who have done that. You - as a professional - cannot help your own feelings on these matters, but unless you can back them up with evidence, you should keep them to yourself. I am not in favour of censorship - I don't even mind strong language on the boards! - but giving voice to an opinion like this, which is tantamount to an accusation, is not acceptable.