How could you stop a child from crying for every little thing?

Answer 1

Give them nothing they whine for of couse. If you give into them- even once, or "sometimes" , you are actually teaching them TO whine. Try sign language if they can't talk yet. If they can talk, tell them they have to say "please may I have that?" Or they don't get it- at all!! They might go away screaming, but they might come back 1/2 hour later, and when you expect the same thing, and they want it bad enough, they will learn to use their words.

It might sound mean, but children really like boundaries in their life. Teach them some good character. No one likes to be around kids that whine. I think it's great you asked this question though.

Answer 2

Depends on the age. I assume we are not talking about a baby here. In that case, first dont get emotionally involved yourself. A lot of the time sensitive children have overreactive parents. Second simply tell the child that you understand and that they will feel better soon and then go about your business. DO NOT engage them or intentionally ignore them. Stay in the room and do whatever you would be doing if they weren't crying. Then make sure to positively reinforce the desired behavior. For example, when the child is playing with a toy nicely. Comment on it, give some sort of appropriate physical contact (a pat on the head or back) and go on your way. This should clear it up in a few weeks. One more thing, initially it may get worse as the child notices his usual attention getting ploy isn't working. Stick with it and you will see rapid improvement.

Answer 3

hi from what i study, your sister is an extraordinarily gentle guy or woman, she additionally demands to be shown love quite than been shouted at. She seems in some emotional vogue which will flow away finally. her way of having interest is by using crying, attempt some thing like exhibiting her some affection whilst she cries and tell her no person could make her experience this type different than herself and that if she does not end crying and stand up to what ever her issues and with whom ever they're going to make the main of her and she or he should be a sturdy guy or woman so as that no-one will trample throughout her.. tell her to strengthen her head up severe whilst somebody hurts her and arise and shelter herself and she or he would be able to experience lots comfortablesyncingncing you're so worrying ,your sister desires a self assurance boosted, as she feels that she is a failure in each and every thing. Be there for her. stable success

Answer 4

Really depends on the age. If they are young (like 2), it's very typical but critical that you teach them now. My husband used to make me ignore them. If they got hurt (slightly, of course) I wan't allowed to go to them, he would stand them up, brush them off and tell them what a great knee scrap that was...perhaps the best in the whole world. I thought he was mean but my kids are 6&7 now and I know when they cry to come running because it's got to be serious. My kids will come in from the back yard with a scraped knee and grab the bottle of astringent and a band-aid and do it them self. It's wonderful!

If your child is older and you are like me (meaning...running to then as a small child about every thing), it's much harder to break. Just ignoring them is nearly impossible, they can go on for hours once they get older. I would just send my kids to another room. Not in trouble but I would tell them that I'm not going to listen to the crying and so they have to leave the room. They can come back when they are finished. This method even worked when my boys were like 3. They learned that I wasn't going to listen to it and they weren't getting the attention they were craving.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Okay...this is what has worked for me. First, you want to get their attention. Create a diversion, etc. If your child is a toddler, this might work -- point to your nose and tell him/her, "look at my nose. what do you see?!" Once they calm down a little, explain to them that crying/whining is not going to work. Then you need to explain to your child what is acceptable -- what will work for that situation. If they are whining because they want something to drink, explain to them in a calm, soft, low voice that s/he needs to speak clearly and ask for what it is they would like. If your child is not of speaking age, use sign language. My daughter started learning sign language at 3 months old. It works wonders!! Most children whine/cry, because they don't know how else to communicate and most of the time it worked in the past. When they cried/scream/whined, they got a "response" from their care giver. Give them a new/different way to ask for what they want and watch their minds grow! It's amazing how adapting children are! Which ever route you decide to take, stick with it. Don't give up. With children, sometimes you have to try something 10 to 20 times before it sinks in and they realize that this is the new way to do things. Try not to get discouraged. It'll work! Good luck!

Answer 6

I wish you would have given an age. No worry, I have one of those! lol. Well, I don't anymore. I can tell you what worked for me. Crying NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER gets you what you want or gets you out of doing something. Crying should be basically ignored while you go on with your day. Don't get frustrated or angry. That only makes the kid more insecure and cry more. Remain calm. Calm is the theme of your house. Allow the child to see that crying is not accomplishing anything. I have punished my child for crying also. He will now stop on command. I mean it was a struggle and he wasn't even spoiled. seriously--everyone knows I don't spoil. Just remember at any age crying NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER EVER gets your child anything---even if he needs it. I am not talking about first aid. I mean a drink of water. The child must compose himself first. Even my 14 month old doesn't get away with useless crying. I remain calm and try to calm her before tending to her need. I just keep moving so the kid sees that crying is of no consequence. ya know, she isn't much of a cryer. I have even put her right in her crib for crying. I get her out and she is smiling! Of course, being tired is always a factor. Kids are kids and kids cry. but we have to deal with it in a calm and relaxed manner. They count on us to be in control. A screaming crying adult is not in control. Not that you are yelling or anything. I know I used to get pretty frustrated though.

Answer 7

Depends on the age. If they are over two and you mean whinning and crying to get there own way or for attention. I would try and not get drawn into this walk away and go to another room. Do your best not to give in and give them their own way as they learn this crying if I do it long enough works. I got what I want.
If there crying for a genuin reason then do address them and offer comfort..

Answer 8

Make sure that you're not giving in, EVER, when they cry and whine for stuff. Give in once and that's all it takes for them to know. My daughter is very sensitive and tends to cry a lot when she doesn't get her way (she's three) we have now started asking her to go to her room and when she wants to come out and talk about it she can. I hate the idea of telling children not to cry, I want her to be able to feel her feelings. this way she cries for as long as she wants (without getting attention for it) and when she wants to talk about why she got upset I am there to listen.
Good luck, we all need it!

Answer 9

Sometimes when my kids start crying about every little thing, I pretend like I am crying too - they stop their crying real quick when I do that.

Answer 10

One of my sons does this and it drive me crazy. For the most part, I ignore it. However, I do look at what he is crying about. Sometimes, I "give in" depending on what it is. If it is something his brother takes and he wants, I will give it back.