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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the PP who mentioned punishing and I have to agree that was too strong.  But some serious behavior modification is in order.  Creating an alternative, as several have suggested, is the way to go.  Some neutral item of OP's to smell.  I would add some positive reenforcement as well, such as after a whole week of not engaging in the behavior, there is a reward.  But OP has to maintain the boundaries here.  If her DS starts to engage in the behavior, she should leave the room, give him an opportunity to collect himself, and then come back.

DS doesn't have to be punished to feel a sense of shame.  He already knows he is engaging in a behavior he can't control on his own, that makes his parents uncomfortable.   If he continues to do it, there will be shame.  And I don't mean that there is anything remotely sexual going on, but 8 year old boys are approaching the age where the hormones kick in (well before any outside signs) and you want to make sure they kick in the right direction.

If this is truly a compulsion along the lines of TS or OCD, then professional help is needed.[/quote]

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