Infantilism Discussion - In need of more cookies. o.o

Have you ever considered Infantilism?

Yes.	11.0%	[ 421 ]
No.	69.4%	[ 2662 ]
I am an infantilist...And I hearby claim one of your cookies!	19.6%	[ 750 ]
Total Votes:			[ 3833 ]

[EliteDanneh]

Seijaku_Kitsune

I'm not particularly excited by the idea, but I'm certainly not going to condemn anyone. If it's between concenting adults I have no right to argue against it (as a BDSM lover I'd be a bit hypocritical to do so . . . )

There are aspects of infantilism that can easily be added in with BDSM, believe it or not...Spanking, bondage (Not that leather stuff though, more like bunting bags or mittens to prevent infantile items from being removed.) and others.
That of course, is the sexual side.

[EliteDanneh]

Ryacinth_Shadowfire

Honestly, while I did read through the post I don't personally agree with infantilism. It's not something I would personally do.

However, it's not my place nor is it my place to say whether one mindset is right or wrong.

So yes, while I personally don't agree with it, my mindset is more along the lines of whatever floats your boat.
As long as no one is being hurt or exploited in the process I honestly don't care what another person does or doesn't do.

May I ask why you do not agree with it?

[EliteDanneh]

Bean Delphiki

Hmm, weird...elsewhere, I've seen anything above diaper stage referred to as "ageplay," so that ages approximately 4-9 (depending, since kids toilet-train and all at different rates) would not be considered "infantilism."

Really, how is it "infantilism" when a nine-year old is not an infant? I thought the whole idea behind infantilism was the trappings of an infant, like diapers and pacifiers and such already mentioned. I can see older ages being played with traits of infantilism thrown in, so that it would be kind of a mix...but it wouldn't be "pure" infantilism, if that makes any sense.

That's what's puzzling me. Apologies if this has been covered, but I really don't have the time today to read all 80 pages. sweatdrop

Believe it or not, an infantilist can be ANY age, but it generalises to someone playing a child below 7. An infantilist is not a person in the 'diaper stage', but whom is settled down to, and enjoys, the actions of a specific age. Thank you for a very interesting question that I will bring up as the next topic.

If you have any other questions, please post them!

[EliteDanneh]

New topic.

Infantilism vs Ageplay.

What are the differences?
What distinguishes one from the other in your opinion?
Anything else?

Thanks.

Danny. <3

[lucivaryaslana]

Ummm it says this link isn't working...Sorry i'm just interested in finding out all teh facts i can so that i can better help my son

http://www.drspock.com/discussion/messag/2C1812,15598,00.html
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[EliteDanneh]

lucivaryaslana

Ummm it says this link isn't working...Sorry i'm just interested in finding out all teh facts i can so that i can better help my son

http://www.drspock.com/discussion/messag/2C1812,15598,00.html
- Contributed by Open Book

Thank you!

*Removes link.*

[lucivaryaslana]

This link http://www.toddlertime.com/regression/infantilism.htm has changed to:

http://www.toddlertime.com/dx/regression/infantilism.htm


just trying to help out wink

[lucivaryaslana]

some interesting sites here:

http://www.dpf.com/ - Infantilism Home page - Meeting place for those with Infantilism


http://www.gettingit.com/article/621 - Gives basic overview of Infatilism


http://www.liljennie.com/infdef.php - Good article on Infantilism


http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/5838/facts.html - Infantilist support network


I hope these help you out smile

[EliteDanneh]

lucivaryaslana

This link http://www.toddlertime.com/regression/infantilism.htm has changed to:

http://www.toddlertime.com/dx/regression/infantilism.htm


just trying to help out wink

I've left both links up. ^_^

[EliteDanneh]

lucivaryaslana

some interesting sites here:

http://www.dpf.com/ - Infantilism Home page - Meeting place for those with Infantilism


http://www.gettingit.com/article/621 - Gives basic overview of Infatilism


http://www.liljennie.com/infdef.php - Good article on Infantilism


http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/5838/facts.html - Infantilist support network


I hope these help you out smile

Added! Thank you very much. ^_^

[Kakou_Ton]

EliteDanneh

Believe it or not, an infantilist can be ANY age, but it generalises to someone playing a child below 7. An infantilist is not a person in the 'diaper stage', but whom is settled down to, and enjoys, the actions of a specific age. Thank you for a very interesting question that I will bring up as the next topic.

If you have any other questions, please post them!

While I agree that an infantilist can be any age, simply acting immature or infantile isn't quite enough. What makes an infantilist is the conscious awareness that he or she enjoys acting that way.

[EliteDanneh]

Kakou_Ton

EliteDanneh

Believe it or not, an infantilist can be ANY age, but it generalises to someone playing a child below 7. An infantilist is not a person in the 'diaper stage', but whom is settled down to, and enjoys, the actions of a specific age. Thank you for a very interesting question that I will bring up as the next topic.

If you have any other questions, please post them!

While I agree that an infantilist can be any age, simply acting immature or infantile isn't quite enough. What makes an infantilist is the conscious awareness that he or she enjoys acting that way.

Would the person actually be an infantilist if they didn't know thet enjoyed it though? They wouldn't do it if they DIDN'T enjoy it.

[Kakou_Ton]

EliteDanneh

Would the person actually be an infantilist if they didn't know thet enjoyed it though? They wouldn't do it if they DIDN'T enjoy it.

Thats not necessarily true. In the case of young kids, I would be hard pressed to think they were infantilists unless they genuinely knew they enjoyed acting younger than they were. Simple clinginess, attatchment to infantile objects, etc. are common thru early formative years, and are typically grown out of. A child infantilist would intentionally engage in these things, and choose not to outgrow them.

This is theoretical, based on what I know about child psychology. I've never heard of any kids younger than about pre-teen years who understood that they were attracted to infantile things. Many have said in hindsight that they were always intrigued, but never really recognized the implications there until... 12, is the earliest I've ever read about.

The post earlier, about the mother worried about her 4 year old child... I really can't believe that child is an infantilist. The thought process to understand such a concept simply isn't there yet... although its PERFECTLY normal for a four year old to wear diapers. If children aren't ready, then they just aren't ready. Forcing them causes undue stress, and the methods involved are often built around making the child feel ashamed.

Point being: simple retention of certain infantile traits do not immediatly mean someone is an infantilist. It just isn't that simple.

[EliteDanneh]

Kakou_Ton

EliteDanneh

Would the person actually be an infantilist if they didn't know thet enjoyed it though? They wouldn't do it if they DIDN'T enjoy it.

Thats not necessarily true. In the case of young kids, I would be hard pressed to think they were infantilists unless they genuinely knew they enjoyed acting younger than they were. Simple clinginess, attatchment to infantile objects, etc. are common thru early formative years, and are typically grown out of. A child infantilist would intentionally engage in these things, and choose not to outgrow them.

This is theoretical, based on what I know about child psychology. I've never heard of any kids younger than about pre-teen years who understood that they were attracted to infantile things. Many have said in hindsight that they were always intrigued, but never really recognized the implications there until... 12, is the earliest I've ever read about.

The post earlier, about the mother worried about her 4 year old child... I really can't believe that child is an infantilist. The thought process to understand such a concept simply isn't there yet... although its PERFECTLY normal for a four year old to wear diapers. If children aren't ready, then they just aren't ready. Forcing them causes undue stress, and the methods involved are often built around making the child feel ashamed.

Point being: simple retention of certain infantile traits do not immediatly mean someone is an infantilist. It just isn't that simple.

I agree, there is much more to it, but I'm saying, that it of course does vary. (I knew from about 9 that I enjoyed it...)

[Bean Delphiki]

EliteDanneh

Bean Delphiki

Hmm, weird...elsewhere, I've seen anything above diaper stage referred to as "ageplay," so that ages approximately 4-9 (depending, since kids toilet-train and all at different rates) would not be considered "infantilism."

Really, how is it "infantilism" when a nine-year old is not an infant? I thought the whole idea behind infantilism was the trappings of an infant, like diapers and pacifiers and such already mentioned. I can see older ages being played with traits of infantilism thrown in, so that it would be kind of a mix...but it wouldn't be "pure" infantilism, if that makes any sense.

That's what's puzzling me. Apologies if this has been covered, but I really don't have the time today to read all 80 pages. sweatdrop

Believe it or not, an infantilist can be ANY age, but it generalises to someone playing a child below 7. An infantilist is not a person in the 'diaper stage', but whom is settled down to, and enjoys, the actions of a specific age. Thank you for a very interesting question that I will bring up as the next topic.

If you have any other questions, please post them!

No, sorry, I meant that people who PLAY ages 4-9 are considered "ageplayers" elsewhere I've seen online, not "infantilists."

Which makes more sense to me, because as I stated (and hopefully it makes more sense now), if someone is playing a 9-year-old (or even a 7-year-old), they're not really playing an infant, right? The name would be confusing in that case.