 [ Symptoms ] my 14 year old son still uses his security blanket a very ragged stuffed animal is that normal [ Disease ] i would not be concerned about your son clinging forgive the pun to a cherished transitional object such as this stuffed bear my daughter slept with the torn and tattered remains of her baby blanket well into high school she ultimately gave it up spontaneously before college    though you can bet it was not discarded just put away if all else is good put this issue far out of your mind