My 3 (nearly 4) year old ds is going through a whingy stage. That is putting it mildly! It is really frustrating and I am finding myself getting cross alot.
For instance if he needs a drink instead of asking nicely he does this grating whingy voice and moans "I neeeeedddd aa drrrinkkkkk!" really loudly. He does this all of the time.
SHould I ignore this behaviour and only respond when he speak normally - or discipline him (we have a sticker/naughty step thing going on) It sounds silly but it is driving me crazy.
He is also clingy - not in an emotional way - but in an attention seeking way (looping around like a teenager) I do loads with him - so he isnt bored and he has mountains of toys. He just pesters me from the minute he wakes up moaning for breakfast to when his dad gets home. I cant be all acting singing mummy all the time!!!!
Should I start insisting that he spends time playing in his room?
Also (last thing I promise) I have a number of his toys clutterng up the place (again they drive me mad!) He has a small toybox in our lounge - he upends it makes a mess doesnt play with them!! Do you think that it is unreasonable to put ALL of his toys in his room?
Luckily this is only until september as he starts school!!!!!
Anybody with a 3/4 who could also share their routine with me - PLLLEEEEEAAASSEEE - how much time do you spend with your child?
thanks - any advice greatly appreciated as I am pulling my hair out!!
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My 3yr old is driving me nuts! HELP
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emily05 · 27/06/2006 13:21
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