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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
9
A medical society panel advises that scolding or coercing a child to stop thumbsucking shows poor judgment. Sucking provides comfort, often reflecting emotional needs, and the habit typically fades by ages five to six as curiosity grows and the child is comforted through other means.
Central States News Views notes that prolonged thumb sucking may cause jaw and mouth pressures as children age, risking structural defects. It warns that in older kids the habit can signal unmet emotional needs and affect normal mental growth, urging medical consultation.
The passage discusses parents reacting to children growing up too fast and needing care for thumbsucking. It cautions against shaming or coercion and suggests understanding, patience, and affection as the child outgrows the habit naturally. It notes rushed remedies like splints or restraints are misguided and emphasizes emotional support.
A parenting note suggests avoiding direct attention when a child sucks his thumb. Instead, seek to understand cues behind the habit and engage the child with new, happy activities to provide satisfaction and reduce the behavior.
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