They use biting as a way of asserting themselves. You can give your son opportunities to play with children who are younger than he is, so he will have some experience with a different social situation in which he is more capable than the other child. This will help to reduce any feelings of jealousy towards his sibling, which may be contributing to his biting behavior. Discuss a plan of action for those times. 4. Allow him to have temper tantrums.
Temper tantrums are a healthy outlet for frustration.
The more tensions he releases through crying and raging, the less likely he will be to bite. Avoid punishing or distracting him away from his attempts to cry or rage. The biters were encouraged to use gentle touch with their friends. They felt this approach was much more effective than forcing the biters to apologize, or using punishment such as time-out. The above reply is for educational purposes only.