My daughter is 7 years old and she constantly chews on her tongue. Shes been doing it ever since i can remember, like about a year old. She really does it bad when she is concentrating. Ive tried constantly reminding her, and even putting her in time out. The hard part is she doesnt realize that she is doing it most of the time. any suggestions will be appreciated.
2007-09-28 11:23:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
problem is that she is doing it more constantly. she now even tries to speak while biting her tongue. i thought she would grow out of it when she was smaller but its gotten worse.
2007-09-28 11:32:49 · update #1
I don't have an answer, but I do the same thing. I'm almost 15 and chew my tongue. It's bad really, and I try to stop but that's easier said than done. I play hockey, and you have to wear a mouth guard. That helps a bit (when I wear it, anyway), but I've even found ways to chew even when the guard is in. Sad, eh?
I'm the same way as her, when I am concentrating, I chew my tongue without a second thought. It comes naturally. I don't think it's a bad thing. The first time it bleeds she'll either stop or not even register what she's done (I think it's the first of the two). I'm an exception to that, I've bitten my tongue countless times and still can stop.
Remind her when she's doing it. And please, don't punish her. If she's anything like me, she doesn't even think about it. Give it time, and Never stop Reminding her. It will help a bit. But, I don't think it will ever be truly broken.
Sorry I couldn't be of better assistance.
2007-09-28 11:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by Hockey Girl 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Let the child be. The more you push her to stop, the more she'll feel bad about herself and for what? Over what is really a harmless habit? Not worth it!! She will eventually stop doing it because her friends will start teasing her about it.
Just let it go and give her some time. She'll let it go, too, eventually. I promise you she will not be at the Sr. Prom biting her tongue and holding her blankie!
2007-09-28 18:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't really see what the problem is with this unless she is injuring herself but if this is the case I'm sure she will stop if seh starts hurting.
2007-09-28 19:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by bren_the_dad 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
And why is this such a problem that you have to punish her? Pick your battles! This is a minor thing that is not hurting anything. Why make it into more of an issue than it is! She is a child, but also is a small person with her own quirks and personality! Let her be who she is!!
2007-09-28 18:28:07 · answer #4 · answered by fire4511 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I think you should just let it go. It's not hurting anybody. Worst that can happen is her tongue will be sore. She will grow out of it so try not to worry.
2007-09-28 18:28:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
well unless shes biting her toungue so hard that it bleeds or shes injuring hersel then she should be fine. Just remind her every once in awile.
2007-09-28 18:33:14 · answer #6 · answered by eightieschick70 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what the stuff was called, but when I was a little kid I had a biting problem too and my parents rubbed this nasty gel on my teeth and it made me stop biting quick!
2007-09-28 18:30:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Its a little late to try and stop her if shes been doing it for 6 years. she should outgrow it i wouldnt worry as long as shes not hurting herself.
2007-09-28 18:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by Heaven L 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
geeze!!!!
if that the worst of your problems, then you have a pretty good kid!!!
its notl ike shes picking her nose and eating it ot rubbing snot on the furniture!!!
2007-09-28 19:17:46 · answer #9 · answered by Awesome Rockin Mom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
give her some bubble gum i would think. i dont know i used to chew on my tounge when i was little. ill ask my mom how she got me to stop doing it.
2007-09-28 18:27:19 · answer #10 · answered by Kelsey Koala 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋