Three year old Adam is playing with the Legos. When Adam sees this, he begins shrieking at the top of his lungs. Tamika is frozen in shock. A split second later Adam is lunging forward and sinking his teeth into Tamika's arm. She drops the Lego and runs crying to her caregiver.
Chances are, no.
Biting happens in almost every day care center and home that cares for young children. If biting is a frequent and recurring problem, working with parents is also essential. Infants and toddlers put everything in their mouths. It feels good to bite and chew while you're teething. Toddlers and young preschoolers don't have the verbal skills to fully express themselves.