What is the right time to wean a child off of a binkie?

 Some children seem to mature faster than others, and you don't want your child dependent on something. But was is the appropriate age to begin this process? Is it wrong to do this too early?

I think a child should decide this for themselves.  My daughter is two and a half and still has her pacifier.  She never used it much until she got a bad cold.  I allowed her to use it most of the time for a while then told her it was for nap and bedtime.  She did great with those stipulations.  A year ago, we moved cross country and it was very hard on her so again the pacifier was in her mouth all day long.  It was a great source of comfort to her so I put up with that for a couple months and then it was back to just nap and bedtime.  I've read several advice columns about how to make your child give up the pacifier.  I came to the conclusion that it should be her choice.  I mean in reality it isn't like she will be walking down the aisle to get married with a pacifier in her mouth.  I think people try to make their children grow up too quickly and force decisions upon them too early.  She gave up her bottle by herself at one years old and I firmly believe when she is ready she will stop using her pacifier.