My 3 years old toddler is having a habit of spitting, what should I do?
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Hello, My 3 years old toddler is having a habit of spitting, what should I do? Why it happens and how to make my child stop? Please help me with your suggestions.
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@ruhi Along with good habits, children also develop unacceptable ones like spitting. Almost every child displays some unacceptable behavior, once in a while. The habit of spitting is one such example. It can even be a form of aggressive behavior, meant to undermine parental authority. There can be other reasons too. While observing your child may help you understand what triggers the spitting, know that there are some common causes for this habit. Seeking attention: Young children yearn for attention from their parents. They do everything possible to get noticed, and when their attempts aren't successful, they resort to negative behaviors like spitting. This usually elicits an immediate response from parents.
Expressing anger or disapproval: Like adults, children can also experience negative emotions like anger or frustration. But most children are unable to label their emotions or express in words what they are feeling, as they lack adequate language skills. This prompts them to act out, and they may resort to spitting.