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Why does my brother suck his thumb at 13?
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Thum sucking: Thumbsucking at 13 is unhealthy- bot physically and mentally. Your brother needs a psychological evaluation to discover the root of his regression and also needs psychotherapy.
Answered 1/22/2015
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