12 year old son eat boogers

[Jkx91]

Hi doctor,
     My 12 year old son likes to pick this nose and eat the boogers his behaviour make Me feel ashamed infront of my friend because he really do it in public can u please help me how to stop his nasty behaviour!
Sincerly,jkx91

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

There is no medical intervention to address this behavior. Behavior modification is the recommended approach.

[Jkx91]

i am sorry dr.kevin kennedy but it doesn't work to my son it is his reflect cause he is used to it. can you please tell me a medical way to stop it.

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

A behavior modification approach is the only option that might be effective. First there has to be some incentive on his part to change the behavior. Let's say, for example, that he likes to play video games. He can 'earn' the opportunity to play the games by refraining from this behavior. You have to be very consistent in this approach if it is to be effective. And, of course, you will know only what occurs in your presence.