What do you do about a whinny 3 year old??

Question

All my 3 year old does is whine its driving me nuts!!!! Any ideas on how to make him stop???

Answer 1

Everytime my daughter starts to whine I tell her that if she wants to whine she will go to her room. Its working a little. do not listen to almost everyone eles . you never strike a child . I am afraid for everyones children if thats how they are being punished.

Answer 2

My 4yr old son did that to and it was only to get what he wants. Usually I gave in because I got tired of hearing him whine. Don't give into him all of the time because it's only going to get worse as he gets older. I think to it's because he's a boy just like mine. What I used to do is put mine in his room gave him a book or his favorite toy and went out of the room. If he started to cry I just shut the door and let him cry eventually he will fall asleep. Then when he stops crying go and make sure he is alright. But be very quiet. Then eventually he will get use to this and realize that he doesn't always get want the wants. He will finally grow out of this. It took my son about 6 months but I just stop giving in and made him go to bed. Good luck I hope this info. helped.

Answer 3

If your child is in no danger let him cry. You as a mom KNOW the annoying whine cry compared to the I'm hungry, hurt, or sad cry. If he is still full out crying after 5 minutes go talk to him. Let him know it is inappropriate and makes you annoyed. If you feed in to him every time he whines it WILL get worse.
There are support groups you can go to. They talk about parenting!! They are nice and you'll learn other peoples techniques. Also talk to your doctor to make sure its not a medical problem.

Answer 4

"Go play outside on the street, honey"

OK seriously. Read to your kid. Take them to the park, and let them run off some of that extra energy. Give them safe modeling clay, and make something together. Then ask them to make something for you. Finger paint. Look for the good and praise it. Hey, Billy/Betty when you are quiet like that I really like it! Let me give you a hug! (do not make FOOD a reward). Help mommy put the clothes in the dryer. You get the idea. Do not park them in front of the TV if you can help it (sometimes you just gotta). Think of a"car pool", then see if you can find other moms and baby-sit pool. THIS TOO SHALL PASS.

Answer 5

Don't give in to whatever he is whining about or for, it will just make it worse. Make sure you stick to the boundaries you have set. Kids are smart and if they get their way once they will remember and use the whining again and again.

Answer 6

Never ignore it....it'll keep growing, trust me. My little brother's been that way since 3 and now he's worse at 8 years old. Take action! Don't give in all the time and he'll realize sooner or later the world doesn't revolve around him.

Answer 7

The best thing you can do is change your reaction. Breathe, breathe, breathe. Get away from him. Stop trying to make him stop whining. I actually would not feed my kids if they whined. Would promise them priviledges and treats if they did not whine.
But this one is pretty young for that. Breathe and change how you respond.

Answer 8

okay my three year old does that some times and i have learned its because hes tired and needs a nap but does not want to admit it, so i take him to his room with his special blanket and passy and put him in his bed and he kind of whines a little but after 5 or so minutes he is out snorin hard

Answer 9

You have probably spoiled him to this point and he has been conditioned to get his way. Tell him you are not going to listen to him or give in to him unless he can talk like a big boy and not whine.

Answer 10

ah yes, the eternal whine. ick.

i tell my daughter, "i can't understand you when you whine like that. please use your sweet and pretty voice and ask again."
and then you just ignore whatever else s/he says until it's said nicely.

then when they stop whining, we say, "oooh! i get it now! thanks, i couldn't understand you before."

where the real problem starts is when the whine is accompanied by a strong desire to remain physically attached to the parent in question. this can quickly degenerate into a tantrum. fun stuff.