You've hired a babysitter, made dinner reservations, dressed your toddler in her pajamas, and are ready for a long-awaited evening out with your spouse. The babysitter arrives and you plan to kiss your child goodbye and head out the door. Parents who can handle almost any other behavioral problem with ease often find themselves powerless to deal with this type of assault on their eardrums. It's not so much the words your child uses as the sound effects.
Some experts believe whining peaks around the ages of three or four.
This habit can start in very young children and extend far beyond the early school years. It is very easy for families to get caught up in a cycle of continual whining and scolding. Your child may not have the words to describe how he is feeling and will resort to whining instead. Your child may have an earache, sore throat, stomach ache, or even vision problems. He may be struggling with reading or math.