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Parents of a whining child often ask themselves and others, \u201cWhy does my child whine?\u201d\u00a0 Children can whine for various reasons, but in most cases, it is because we let them.<\/p>\n
Like adults, children have two basic emotional needs, attention and power.\u00a0 Children only continue behaviors that get results.\u00a0 When a child whines and the parent gives in, they realize that whining gets them what they want.\u00a0 If you do not address this behavior, it could continue into your child\u2019s teenage years.<\/p>\n
When a child whines, it may seem annoying and irritating to the parent, but the child is often just looking for attention.<\/p>\n
Some quick tips to help parents cope with a whining child are :<\/p>\n
Most of all, remind yourself that there is no crisis when your child is whining.\u00a0 This will allow you to deal rationally with the matter at hand.<\/p>\n
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