Biting is a typical behavior that is often seen in infants, toddlers, and 2 and 3 year olds. As children mature, gain self-control, and develop problem-solving skills, they often outgrow this behavior. The most important key to preventing the common biting behavior is preventing the behavior before it occurs. Today's motto will help you understand why young children bite and appropriately It will give you some ideas to respond.
Why does a child bite?
To understand cause and effect (“What happens when I bite?”).
To meet her oral needs.
Because she sees it from other kids
To feel strong
To get attention.
For self-defense.
Because she is unable to communicate needs and desires such as hunger or fatigue.
Often because she is unable to express difficult emotions such as frustration, anger, confusion or fear..
How should we react when children bite?
If you see the bite, go to the scene immediately and get down to the children's level. Answer the biting child first. Make a strong statement in a serious, determined tone: "No bite. Biting hurts. I can't let you hurt ....or anyone else." Then, offer a choice: "You can help her feel better, or you can sit quietly until I talk to you." Be sure to monitor whether the child is following his or her choice.
Secondly, respond to the bitten child: “I'm sorry it hurts. Let's get some ice." Provide first aid. If both parties agree, the biting child can help comfort the bitten child. Let the biting child take responsibility for his or her behavior.
Finally , talk to the bitten child. Maintain eye contact and speak in simple words using a calm, firm tone of voice. Try to find out what caused the incident. Restate the rule “No biting is allowed.” Model the use of words that describe emotions: “Who got the ball. You felt angry . You bit your friend. I can't let you hurt your friend. Bite y ok.” Discuss how the child might react when faced with similar situations in the future.
What should we do to prevent biting?
Observe your child to find out where, when, and in what situations it occurs Teacher needs to stay close to the biting child to avoid biting.
Pay attention to signals. Child if they seem ready to bite, stay close and avoid before it happens.
Be consistent when you see biting behavior Make sure they clearly understand the "no bite" rule.
Suggest ways to express feelings. Help the child learn to verbalize their wants and needs
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Reinforce the correct behavior by praising the child for each positive action after it happens, rather than dwelling on the negative action.
Give your child opportunities to make choices.
Make sure your expectations are in line with the child's developmental characteristics. Expecting a child to do something they cannot do can cause stress. Stress can cause biting.
Teach your child words to set boundaries such as “no,” “stop,” or “this is me.”
What doesn't help?
Avoid labeling the biting child as "bite". Negative labels can affect how you view your child and even the child's feelings about themselves.
Avoid angering, shouting, or embarrassing the biting child.
Avoid giving too much attention to the child who bites after an incident. While this is often negative attention, it can reinforce the behavior and cause the child to repeat the behavior.
Do not force the bitten child to play with the injured child.
Do not punish children who bite. Punishment teaches children's discipline and self-control. It doesn't help them color. Instead, it angers, upsets, challenges, and shames children. It also damages the relationship between you and your child. Use sanctions instead of punishment. (You can review the procedure for this.)
When to consult a specialist?
Bitting is common in infants and young children, however, the biting behavior should stop when children are around 3 or 4 years old. If the behavior continues despite being worked on, support from a specialist can be obtained.
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