Question
How should one deal with a child who has been biting their nails since they were young?
Answer
Children who are fond of biting their nails may be due to psychological stress, a lack of affection, or environmental factors. This behavior is more common among school-aged children and is known as onychophagia. To help children break this habit, it is important to show more concern for them and alleviate their anxiety and sense of loneliness. When children start to bite their nails, redirect their attention to other activities, and encourage them instead of blaming them to prevent them from feeling inferior. Wishing the children a healthy growth.