How do I handle a two-year-old child who loves to bite?
When a two-year-old child exhibits a tendency to bite, it is necessary to first identify the reason and then address it accordingly. If the child bites due to teething or itchy gums, parents can buy a teething toy or prepare some small snacks that can help with teeth grinding. If the child is imitating adults' behavior of biting, the adults should set a good example, be mindful of their own actions, and properly guide the child to express their emotions in other ways. When correcting the child's biting behavior, parents should have a firm attitude but refrain from scolding or hitting the child.
1. Teething and itchy gums can cause a child to grind their teeth on other objects. You can buy a teething toy for them.
2. When parents play with their children and hug and kiss them, the child may imitate this behavior and hug and kiss other children they like, but sometimes accidentally bite them. In such cases, parents should guide the child to express their emotions in a different way and also be mindful of their own behavior.
3. Parents should not hit or scold their children excessively, as this may lead to the child entering a rebellious phase prematurely. When the child bites again due to grabbing toys, parents should not scold them but should ensure that the child returns the toy to the other child and apologizes. No matter how long it takes, parents should not compromise.
