You may give in for a while, but gradually become impatient and scold the child. Ignore attention-getting activity. Give no reinforcement for negative behavior. Provide child with opportunities for positive attention. Only action helps, not words.
Child needs to learn to feel good from accomplishment and contribution.
You must feel sorry for my distress and grant me special service. Child frequently tearful and anxious, can whine and accuse others of picking on them. Child's expectations or demands during an illness seem excessive. You may initially feel sympathetic and have the impulse to rescue , but eventually you begin to feel burdened and irritated. I will defeat you and do as I please.