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From: tron@fluke.UUCP (Peter Barbee)
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Subject: Re: Thumb-sucking ....
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Date: Mon, 8-Apr-85 16:01:52 EST
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> Any suggestions on how to wean a 3 1/2 from
> sucking his thumb ???  

Yes, don't try.  I really mean this, he will stop sucking his thumb on
his own accord long before the sucking is a problem, and probably long
before your best efforts will succeed.  Why deny your child such a pleasant
security?, he obviously still wants it (no reflection on you) but won't
forever.  Our pediatrician says that almost all kids totally give it up
once most of their peers do - usually about kindergarten.

Care,
Peter Barbee