Honestly people are super rude and really should work on bettering themselves before they start on others. Get some manners for a start.
I honestly would not worry and would just stop making a fuss over it. Leave the poor kid alone. If she wants a dummy and it brings her comfort then so what?..At the end of the day does it really matter? She will stop if and when she is ready. Stop putting pressure on her and building it up to be more important then it is. We all have our little quirks and comfort things and there is nothing wrong with that at all. When I go to bed I have 3 pillows laying next to me. My husband passed away and the pillows make me feel comforted as he is no longer there. I really dont care what anyone thinks because its not about them ….its about me. Stop worrying what others might think and stop pressuring your daughter. Just stop.

He’ll stop when he sees his friends without dummies

I wouldn’t class it as bad parenting. Us parents try and do the best for our kids. I do think it’s surprising to see a child of this age still with a dummy

I think saying it’s bad parenting is going too far. It’s tough getting kids to do what you consider to be best for them. Even toddlers who give up the dummy cry and fret for a while after, which is heart breaking for mum and dad. But you need to be tough at times and stick with your decisions, no mater how hard it gets. She has been without for a night now, she cried a bit, but she’s done it. It will only get easier from here

A very difficult situation. Every kid is different but I do feel as if 6 is too old. Take it away she will get over it.

I must admit I cringe when I see 3 and 4 year olds with a dummy in their mouth. Age 6 is definitely too old. I’d be trying to find a substitute ‘comfort’ and just going cold turkey. My 3 year old loves his blanket and drags it around with him at home but I refuse to let him take it out with him and he’s fine with it

Whilst I think 6 is too old.. I have a 2yo son who loves his way more than his older sister did. And I too could be in the same situation one day for all I know. I feel sorry for this mum

Its your choice if you decide to still.use it. My daughter was under 2 when she gave it up.
Just make sure you are follow through with what you feel is right.
If you and your husband decide against it, be united and don’t give in. Let her know it will be tough but you will get through it together. It teaches her that things can be hard, but thats ok because she is supported.

I do agree that 6 is a too old for a dummy but in saying that, I am not that child’s parent. Why do we spend so much time judging others when we have no idea what goes on behind closed doors? When she is ready she will get rid of the dummy, its up to their family alone and they should not get critised for their decision.

If mum has been reassured there will be no damage to teeth then why worry. Eventually the child will realise herself how stupid having a dummy is, and stop. In the meantime would mum be letting a mental problem begin?

It’s a hard debate. We didn’t like dummys but son sucked his thumb and had to have braces when older. Maybe a dummy might have been easier to stop.

Hope this child’s dentist is explaining the damage to her teeth and mouth.

I thought my daughter at 4 was still going to bring it to kinder, she had it for 6 months but only used it at home.

She needs to say no, yes is going to be hard for the first couple of days but if you give in only after one night because it up sets her, what other things will she get upset over only for the parents to give in and give her what she wants
It took us about 3 days to start settling without the dummy.

This poor mumma. Some kids are just more dependent on things than others as are some are slower with certain things than other. The little girl wants to give it up so it will happen one day. Don’t be too hard on yourself or your daughter.

Whatever each mum individually wants to do, it’s up to them

Every child is different..so she uses a dummy to help her wind down to sleep. She could be incredibly bright in so many other ways. Who even made up the rule that dummies are only for a certain age? Stop judging people!

Why not try to get her to pick one night a week that she doesn’t use the dummy. If that works then after a while see if she can do it 2 nights then 3 etc. Don’t let it worry you and don’t take too much notice of the naysayers. Good luck.

People shouldn’t be so rude but I do think that age is a bit too old.

Maybe she is a bit old, but its only to sleep with. But everyone parents differently