Ice-T is speaking out after people on social media questioned his and wifeCoco Austin’s parenting decisions.
The pair share 5½-year-old daughterChanel Nicole, and Austin — who has been open aboutcontinuing to breastfeed her child— recently toldUs Weeklythat “Chanel still likes my boobs.” The model, 42, said nursing is “a big bonding moment for a mother and your child,” and that she eats other foods too.
“Why take that away from her? … If she doesn’t want it, alright, that’s where you stop it. ButI’m not just going to say no,” Austin added.
On Wednesday, Ice-T addressed commenters on Twitter who were questioning why Austin still breastfeeds Chanel, who turns 6 in November. “News Flash! We feed Chanel FOOD… She just likes to suck moms boob every now and then… Me Too!!!” hewrotein one tweet alongside a photo of Austin and Chanel.
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The rapper, 63, alsowroteto one user, “Why the F are you worried about MY Child??? That’s what’s weird.. Now go back in the basement.”
Austinwrote on TwitterSaturday, “Getting lots of love from the mama’s [sic] on my social media platforms that understand the ‘boob thing’. Thanks. The feeling of this bond is indescribable. It makes me feel wanted.”
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Back in March 2020, Austin opened up about her decision to continuebreastfeeding her then-4-year-old child, explaining that it was for “comfort.”
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The former reality star added that she got “tons and tons of requests that want me to speak on” her experience, explaining, “At this point innursing its just for comfortand believe me the girl loves meat so its not like she isnt eating real food … 😁.”
“Thank you to all that understand my view … i see most of you are so eager to side with me and I too root for you in your journey as well … Us moms are connected 💗,” Austin concluded.
source: people.com
