Problem w/ 8 yr old?

Question

My 8 year old has recently started sucking on his thumb. Any comments as to why?

Answer 1

put hot sauce on it.

mom use to do it to my little bro,

he had to learn the hard way :[

Answer 2

embarrassed him in front of his friends or family,he is too, too, old for that. good luck!!!

Answer 3

Ask him.If he doesnt know why try to pay attention to the times when he does it most.He may not even realize he is doing it.It is probably related to stress or a change in his life that he has been unable to cope with.

Answer 4

My son is 8 and he not only sucks his thumb but he will grab the tag in the back of his shirt and rub on it.  I have noticed though that he does it when he is upset and when he is tired so just watch your son and see if there is a pattern to it and go from there.  For some kids it is a comfort thing.

Answer 5

Sounds like something is going on in his life that is upsetting him.  You need to ask yourself is there any big changes in his life right now?  If yes, you need to ask him what can you do to help him through it.  Maybe there is something going on at school.  If you aren't sure maybe send a note to his teacher and ask if she/he could maybe look into it.

Answer 6

Try to spank him and ground him and if he stop sucking his thumb,try not to do the spank and ground again..

Answer 7

He/She probably just wants the added comfort right now for whatever 1000 reasons a child does that.  Try distracting him when you see the thumb go in there.....my parents tried putting bitter tasting stuff on mine, as I was a late thumb sucker....but it doesn't work and I felt it was cruel.  Distraction and extra love and hugs always helps!

Answer 8

Ask him why, and if he continues on for a while just let it go. Don't nag him about stopping.