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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
Nearly 7 year old, bites pencil in class etc..
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Nearly 7 year old, bites pencil in class etc..
by lbullock, May 15, 2004 12:00AM
My son is nearly seven years old and his teacher has expressed concern about certain behaviour such as biting his pencils during class, tearing the ends of papers and chewing the pieces of paper,erasers, pen lids etc. According to her this behaviour is expected in 3 year olds not at his age. Also if he is questioned about these acts by the teacher he admits it willingly which she states is not normal as a child will usually deny such things not just admit it. His academics are fine he was slightly behind to begin with due to us moving and late start about 6 months late but she says this behaviour has not affected his work or progress and he is improving. Can you please advise me on those behavioural acts. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., May 17, 2004 12:00AM
, May 17, 2004 12:00AM
The sorts of behaviors you describe generally serve the purpose of reducing tension. If they do not interfere with his accomplishments, there really is not much to worry about. You might provide him with either a squeeze ball or with worry beads (which he can finger as a way to reduce tension) as alternatives. The teacher should be pleased that your son acknowledges what he is doing. After all, it's not as if he's even doing anything wrong. It sounds to me like the teacher is going a bit out of her way to be critical and finding fault where it's not reasonable.
Member Comments (1)
by MSylvia, Feb 21, 2008 11:21AM
A related discussion, Pencil Biting was started.
