Rethinking Parenting: Eating Boogers May Be Good For You
Posted on 01 25, 2008 under Current Events by Noodad | Comments
In every classroom or every school bus there is always one kid that picks his nose and eats his boogers. This is actually has an official technical term: Mucophagy.
You never wanted to be “that” kid and now that you are a dad, you certainly don’t want your kid to be “that” kid. But before you go and slap that hand away from their face, you may want to know something.
Apparently, picking your nose and eating boogers is not only a natural thing, it’s a healthy one. “Some research suggests that mucophagy may be a natural and even healthy activity, which exposes the digestive system to bacteria accumulated in the mucus, thereby helping to strengthen the immune system.”
So take comfort in the fact that even if your kid becomes “that kid”, he or she will at least be healthier.
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