In truth, the thing that irritates and even disgusts this mother is actually a developing character flaw in her child. By her mother s responses, this little girl has been trained to be an emotional manipulator. When she can t get her way, she pretends to be hurt or takes a small hurt and makes it into a big one. Mother rushes to her child, rewarding every cry with special attention and rewarding every complaint of abuse with a demand that she be allowed to play. Other children don t like a crybaby who forces limitations on their play.
Boys can be crybabies as well.
When he begins to scream his defiance or hurt, just ignore him. Don t be moved by it. Don t pick him up. Tell him, There is no reason to cry, so go away and play. If he demands attention to a supposed wound, then reach in your purse, pull out a terrible tasting herbal potion and give him a spoon full.