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What Causes Sticking The Tongue Outside The Mouth In Kids?

My child has recently started sticking his tounge out and blowing spit bubbles all the time. I think this is very normal behavior for a 3 year old boy but my sister in law seems to think this means he has been molested. He shows no other signs of molestation but I was wondering if sticking out his tounge is an indicator
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. Sticking out tongue and blowing spit bubbles in a 3 year old is not a sign that he has been molested. It is a myth. It has probably originated in old times because at this age, kids are not usually aware of molestation and they cannot know if they are or have been molested. So when they stick tongue out and make spit bubbles, the myth makes parents to be aware regarding the surroundings of their kids and stay conscious regarding the molestation.

Age 3 is the age when mouth and teeth grow actively and this produces excessive saliva in kids. The kids tend to make bubbles out of this excess saliva as a game. You can explain the child that these are not good manners and should be stopped. There is really nothing to worry about.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for chsooing HealthcareMagic. Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Sticking The Tongue Outside The Mouth In Kids?

Hello, I can understand your concern. Sticking out tongue and blowing spit bubbles in a 3 year old is not a sign that he has been molested. It is a myth. It has probably originated in old times because at this age, kids are not usually aware of molestation and they cannot know if they are or have been molested. So when they stick tongue out and make spit bubbles, the myth makes parents to be aware regarding the surroundings of their kids and stay conscious regarding the molestation. Age 3 is the age when mouth and teeth grow actively and this produces excessive saliva in kids. The kids tend to make bubbles out of this excess saliva as a game. You can explain the child that these are not good manners and should be stopped. There is really nothing to worry about. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for chsooing HealthcareMagic. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah