My 6 yr old daughter rocks when she gets stressed, has anyone else heard of this?

When my daughter has been doing this since she could first sit up. I was concerned and talked to our family doctor. My Doctor told me not to be worried, some kids do this and she would grow out of it. He also said that be relieved that my daughter didn't pull her hair instead. I have rarely heard of this, could anyone shed some light on this for me. Is this something she should have grown out of already? Should I even worry if my doctor isn't? My parents get mad at me if I let her do it, am I wrong? Please give me some idea what I am working with.

Answers:
This is normal. Some kinds suck their thumb, grab a blanket or stuffed animal, twirl their hair (my sister did that), pull out strands of hair, etc. Rocking is a comforting thing because mommy rocked her when she was little and it made her feel good. It may take another 5 years but you will probably start seeing a decline as she gets older...as long as people do not make an issue of it.

My son sucked his thumb when he was upset until he was 8. (His teeth are perfect by the way, he's 16)

She might have aspergers disorder, because I know someone that had the same problem and that's what they had.

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My 6 yr old daughter rocks when she gets stressed, has anyone else heard of this?

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