Girls, my son is 1.1 years old. He wants a lot of food when he eats and…

Girls, my son is 1.1 years old. He wants a lot of food when he eats and tries to stuff it all in his mouth, then naturally chokes. When given finely chopped pieces, he chews well and doesn't choke. But often he demands something like an apricot or a plum from the table, then tries to shove it whole into his mouth. Or cookies too - he takes a bite and keeps shoving it in his mouth. I can't teach him to chew small pieces. And I'm always afraid that he will choke if I give him something whole. How do your kids eat?