“At homejealousy between siblings nail biting Specialist Psychologist Tülinay Seçkin says, “If there are siblings, their familiessibling jealousy.It can also lead to nail biting. For this reason, families need to have a fair and egalitarian attitude towards their children,” he warns.
Nail biting is defined as a type of behavioral disorder or impulse control disorder that starts at the age of 3-4 and continues until adolescence. This habit, which can sometimes continue after adolescence, is formed when the person is under more stress and pressure. Seçkin points out that apart from the fact that nail biting occurs under stress and pressure, it can be very common in situations such as lack of approval in the environment, stress, fear and anxiety, especially among adolescents.
In children, it can be seen more in situations such as psychological traumas, perfectionism personality structure, family pressure, disappointment and impatience. Apart from this, taking the family as a role model; For example, if someone bites nails at home, the child can imitate it by copying and exhibit the same behavior. There are also various versions of it. These behaviors such as biting the skin around the nails, pulling and plucking the nails can be seen frequently in children and adolescents.
PARENTS MUST HAVE A JUSTICE AND EQUALITY ATTITUDE BETWEEN SISTER
When children or adolescents bring their nails into their mouths when they bite their nails, it can also invite oral infections and some diseases in children.
Seçkin says, “If your child is biting his nails, he should definitely get expert support. But there are important issues that the family should do besides expert support.”
“PUT YOUR HAND OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!” SO, INTERVENTION DOES NOT PREVENT THE CHILD’S HABITS!
Seçkin says, “Since warning the child ‘why are you biting your nails, take your hand out of your mouth’ will draw the attention of the child more, these behaviors and statements will cause the child to increase the nail biting behavior more.Here are some suggestions for families about:
“I tell families ‘don’t make such statements to the child. Don’t make them draw their attention more.’ At the same time, degrading, humiliating or criticizing, punitive statements will not cause the child to stop biting their nails, but will increase this behavior. Expert support against nail biting problem. It can be taken because the reasons behind the behavior should be investigated. Cooperation with the child should be established, where, when and how often he or she bites their nails should be observed and a chart should be created. Applying bitter nail polish, which families frequently apply, is not a permanent solution for nail biting. If there is a sibling at home, sibling jealousy is also nail “Parents should have a fair and egalitarian attitude between siblings”
