My son has entered a new world of whining. He seems incapable of asking for anything without whining for it. So instead of: mum, can I please have some juice? I get 'I waaaaaaaaaant soooooooome juuuuuuiiiice.' in the most irritating whinging, whining voice. It is driving me insane.
Having asked him countless times to use his nice voice (and showing him what I mean by a nice voice) it has still had no effect. I've tried rewarding and lots of attention for nice asking. I've tried ignoring and even putting him on the step for time out - telling him he can come back and ask nicely when he's ready - but all I get is: I dooon't waaaaaaaaant toooooooo - in the whining voice.
Is this a phase? Please - for the love of god - tell me it is. Any successful methods to stop the whinge? It's getting to the point where I almost despise my own son because he sounds so horrible. help
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Whining 3.5 year old. How do I make it stop?
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JoshandJamie · 13/08/2007 10:19
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