Considering that people smoke, gamble, drink, overeat, etc. in public and that some of these activities directly affect others around them what is the big deal about thumb sucking that has people so perplexed?! I believe if people actually thought about it instead of playing back thoughtless paradigms that they'd all be cool with it. And don't tell me how it's only done by children, lots of adults continue this gently habit but do so secretly because of societal ignorant attitudes. What's your opinion?
2006-11-19 23:08:39 · 23 answers · asked by lazurm 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Considering that people smoke, gamble, drink, overeat, etc. in public and that some of these activities directly affect others around them what is the big deal about thumb sucking that has people so perplexed?! I believe if people actually thought about it instead of playing back thoughtless paradigms that they'd all be cool with it. And don't tell me how it's only done by children, lots of adults continue this gentle habit but do so secretly because of societal ignorant attitudes. Check out www.thumbsuckingadults.com if you don't know or believe this. Oh, as for "germs", the great majority are destroyed by stomach acid. Germs generally infect via the nasal cavities. Otherwise, germs help to build a better immune system, which is why thumbsuckers have less infections, not more, than the general public. What's your opinion?
2006-11-19 23:35:45 · update #1
Sucking one's thumb while an adult does not necessarily imply psychological issues. There are tons of adults who still suck their thumbs and they are decision makers and responsible. It's a habit, that's all, like biting one's nails. Because of its social aspects, though, the great majority of adult thumb suckers do so on the sly.
2006-11-20 00:44:55 · update #2
I don't think it is and agree with what you say. I suppose the main reason is that we're expected to separate ourselves from the habits of childhood once we are adults. But what harm does it do to anyone to put your thumb in your mouth?
2006-11-19 23:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sally A 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
My opinion is that you’ve got too much time on your hands! Seriously sucking a thumb is associated with a child and the adults that indulge in this habit often do so because it reminds them of their childhood and this probably brings back happy memories.
The police are not going to arrest you for sucking your thumb. People might not want to shake you or might look at you funny but that shouldn’t stop you. It’s a free world and if this is what makes you happy, carry on sucking!
2006-11-19 23:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by swish 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because it has childish connotations as in a child's habit, it makes people uncomfortable watching a thumb sucker.
We feel unable to place the TSs in the correct social reference when we are dealing with them. Especially as they give signals as being someone who has not attained a certain social balance and ageing. Very distracting, therefore socially unacceptable.
2006-11-19 23:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Christine H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are activities that are socially accepted, like the ones you mentioned, smoking, gambling, etc. Other are socially awkward: you aren't likely to go around dancing or answer people by singing, though it wouldn't hurt anybody. Thumb sucking belongs in that group.
2006-11-19 23:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Children suck their thumbs when they need comfort. By the time we are adults, we should have outgrown this need. If not, there are probably psychological issues that have not been resolved. It sends out a signal that there is something very wrong with our psyche. Also, when it's done by a woman, it tends to send out the wrong message to certain males.
2006-11-20 00:41:29 · answer #5 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think it's absolutely fine if a person wants to suck his or her thumb in public. It's your life and you live it the way that you want. Why is it that sooo many people judge you? I'm sure we all have habits that someone else wished that we change. How about change yourself first.
2006-11-20 00:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because nobody wants to see a Big Boy Baby Thumbsucker.
2006-11-20 01:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
We may find it odd as it is mainly done by children and people usually grow out of it.
To each his own.
2006-11-19 23:12:12 · answer #8 · answered by Bladerunner (Dave) 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sucking your thumb is disgusting. i have never seen someone like donald trump or someone in high position with this habit.
y is it disgusting
germs they r everywhere and we touch everything with our hands. then when we go put it in our mouths, now we have germs in our mouth.
handshakes we live in a society where we say hello with handshakes, would u want to shake a 30 year olds hand with slimy spit all over it.
people don't smoke in public as often anymore, u can't smoke in bars, restaurants, certain towns have laws that require u to smoke in your house or property only.
2006-11-19 23:15:35 · answer #9 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Your hands are full of germs and in your mouth. It is unsanitary to say the least.
2006-11-19 23:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Karen 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋