Hello and thank you for writing to JustAsk,

Having a comfort object, such as Furry, is not too unusual for an eight year old, especially if the child is a bit immature for his or her age.  However, your description of the situation leads me to believe that your daughter may need to discuss her attachment with Furry with a school guidance counselor or someone who can assess the situation "up close".  Also, you did not state if she had classmates or neighborhood friends that she engages with on a regular basis and this information will be important to share with any school counselor that you may talk with about the matter.

I know that my own child attached herself to a stuffed Disney doll until her mid- elementary years. We too were concerned, however, the "doll" eventually was left at home more and more until it was "shelved" towards the end of her fourth grade year.

Good luck!

Louise Masin Sattler, NCSP
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
www.SigningFamilies.com
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