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Why does my child bite? This is a very common question for parents of younger children to ask. Here are some reasons why your child may be biting:
Exploration: One of the ways a child learns is by tasting things. If you notice with younger children everything goes in their mouths. Sometimes a child will put things in their mouths that they shouldn't.
Teething: The same thing goes with teething. Sometimes when a child chews on something it is a sign that they are teething. It relieves their gums to chew on things.
Cause & Effect: Children are continuously learning new things. For instance, a child will learn that if you flip the switch on the wall the light will turn on. With a younger child, if they bite someone they get a loud scream of protest.
Attention: Attention is attention, whether it's negative or positive.
Imitation: If a child sees someone else try something they tend to try it too.
Frustration: When a child cannot communicate that they are unhappy or that they want something they will turn to biting, hitting, or pushing.
Stress: A lot of things can cause stress in a child's life. Sometimes it is something that is irrelevant to an adult. A child will relieve their tension by biting.
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