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I think it's safe to say that this advice is nuts. IF IF IF his number fascination is a symptom of something (like autism), it's just that -- a symptom, not a cause. Taking it away from him would do nothing to change the underlying issue.

As for whether it IS a symptom of something, I wouldn't be too worried unless you see other signs. As Amylou suggests, a quick check in with your pediatrician may set your mind at ease.

I'm happy to hear someone else say that the advice I was given is crazy! I lost so much sleep over it, figuring it was bad advice, but not sure what I should be doing, wondering if I was fostering some sort of bad habit in him. And you're so right about it being a symptom. I didn't think of it like that, but it's true. Thanks so much for the advice! I should have posted here ages ago!

Thank you Clay! �The Tumblebooks was the awesomest<3. �I loaded a few stories on a favorites page and bookmarked it. �It's sooo much more awesomer than Super Why! And Between the Lions. �And Starfall. �And all the other similar programs he loves.

It breaks my heart to think of you losing sleep over this advice! But that's the nature of parenting, isn't it? We take everything to heart!