Why Do All Children Repeat the Same Thing 100 Times: It's Normal

06.05.2024 11:42

There is no argument – when a child repeats the same phrase an endless number of times, it causes increasing irritation in parents.

At the same time, adults have questions: is this behavior normal? Or maybe it is worth trying to wean the child off this habit?

In this article you will find answers to all your questions on this topic.

First of all, let us note that this kind of behavior – repeating the same thing – is quite normal, especially when it comes to a young child.

The baby has several reasons for this.

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The child is studying

The same scenario or phrase is repeated by the child as this is his way of learning the language and behavior of the people around him. By repetition, the child learns about the world and checks whether this behavior causes any reaction in others.

In this case, parents should provide support and understanding so that the child can continue to develop and learn new things.

Imitation and conditioned reflexes

Children have the ability to imitate the behavior of others from birth (again, this is especially evident at an early age).

They model the behavior of others and repeat the phrase or actions they have seen (heard). Instead of being nervous or worried about this, which will lead to more repetition, parents should praise their child and actively involve him in other activities.

Response to stress or anxiety

Through repetition, the child can try to manage his emotions, which were caused by external factors (problems in the family, school, etc.) or internal ones (anxious thoughts, etc.).

The task of parents is to work on creating a calm and supportive atmosphere for the child, as well as seek help from a specialist in the field of psychology.

Previously, we talked about how to keep children safe on the Internet .

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. The child is studying
  2. Imitation and conditioned reflexes
  3. Response to stress or anxiety