Question
Why do children always chew their nails before bedtime?
Answer
Children around the age of 5 may chew their nails due to stress, curiosity about their nails, boredom, pressure, or discomfort. Many children naturally stop this habit when they enter kindergarten or school as they become busy with other more interesting activities. Parents can help by providing toys for the child to play with, trimming the nails promptly, not paying excessive attention to the nail-biting behavior, eliminating factors that cause stress, and working together with the child to change this habit.