Children who bite: how to behave

Children who bite: how to behave

By Dr. Kyle Muller

Biting is a physiological activity of the child, but after 24-30 months this activity, if repeating frequently and apparently for no reason, can be the alarm bell that something does not work

I challenge anyone to find an kindergarten where the “bouncing” is not theme. Often educators do not know how to behave: they know that biting for a small child is something normal, but they don’t know what to do when they have to deliver a child branded to parents. Oh yes, because one of the main features for which the bite scares so much is that it leaves its mark. Children and girls bring a nice watch for days, the sign of the teeth remains and this often frightens.

It happens that the parents of the bullies get angry, because they consider their child victim of some ravenous tank; On the contrary, the parents of the bitiser live a profound sense of guilt and sometimes use non -traditional methods to try to stop their child. It is important to help parents and educators to understand this physiological, passenger phenomenon, certainly relating to a precise phase of the development of the child.

Why does a child bite?

Let’s say immediately that not all children bite and not all with the same intensity or frequency. A boy or girl within the year of age boring to know. As early as 6-8 months, a child tends to bring everything to the mouth, explore the world through this organ of fundamental sense.

Kyle Muller
About the author
Dr. Kyle Muller
Dr. Kyle Mueller is a Research Analyst at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Houston, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 2019, where his dissertation was supervised by Dr. Scott Bowman. Dr. Mueller's research focuses on juvenile justice policies and evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing recidivism among youth offenders. His work has been instrumental in shaping data-driven strategies within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation and community engagement.
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