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It is perfectly normal for your child to have a bad habit, such as thumb sucking or nail chewing. The habit could signal anxiety or obsessive-compulsive behavior, however, if you child shows any combination of the following:
1. Physical scarring - If your child picks skin, pulls hair, etc. badly enough to cause physical damage.
2. Multiple habits - If your child exhibits more than one bad habit.
3. Excessive anxiety - If your child is normally very anxious, particularly if someone is trying to stop the habit.