Don’t scold him. It is better to be understanding and try to find out what is the reason for this bad habit.
Seeing that your child bites his nails frequently can be very stressful and at some point can get you out of your boxes and strongly rebuke him, but this situation is not useful to solve the problem, since it adds nervousness and tension to the situation and it only manages to reaffirm this bad habit.
In general, behind nail biting, small relationship difficulties, nervousness, insecurity, disorientation, stress, tiredness, hide … Therefore, to help children overcome this bad habit, parents must be patient and understanding with them.
Foolproof tactics
If your child bites his nails, the most effective way to stop him is to try to find out why he does it. To do this, try to talk a lot with him and show him that you are interested in his tastes, activities, feelings, etc.
Also, practice these tips:
-When you bite your nails in front of other people, do not attract your attention, you better agree with him a secret code (wink, for example) that reminds you that you should not do it.
-Teach him to identify his feelings and name them. This way you can better assimilate and share them.
-Make sure that he leads an orderly life and that he sleeps enough hours for his age.
-Create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere at home.
-When you feel nervous, give him something to keep his hands busy, to avoid inadvertently taking his fingers to his mouth.
-Book a time of the day to practice a sport or hobby.
-When you stop doing it, do not hesitate to congratulate him on his achievement, because this will strengthen his self-esteem.