According to studies, there are numerous obsessive habits that children develop at the time of their developmental years. These habits can turn out to be harmful for their oral cavity as well as their dental development. Such bad habits include: body rocking, sucking thumb, head banging, pulling their hair, fingernail biting, and picking nose. Every homeschooling parent must understand that children get into most of these habits out of boredom, anxiety, or fatigue. Having an obsessive habit offers relief from an emotional trauma or stress. Thumb sucking: This is one habit that can start in infancy. As time passes and the little one matures and ages, the little one develops more understanding and self-control and leaves the habit. However, if the habit remains it could cause, Damage to the thumb or fingers in the form of calluses Flared teeth Different kinds of infections Problems with the jaw bone It is important to see a doctor at the earliest and get the t