how do i stop a child from whining about everything all day long?

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wonder_who

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my son will be 7 in October.
he has had a rough life, and now things are finally starting to look up.
he is VERY sensitive and emotional and everything makes him whine. not like the average 7 yr old.. i know that because i have 2 other children that were never like this.
but he cries about everything and i know that its because he is upset but in the heat of the moment i have a hard time dealing with the crying. it frustrates me and makes me want to just loose it. how can i deal with this to stop his whining?
 
There are many different answers to this question. You will have to learn some patience. Maybe he is feeling that he is not getting enough attention, and has figured out if he whines, he will get attention, and doesn't care if it is good or bad. Or you could just ignore his whining, if it not something that needs immediate attention. By ignoring it completely, you will teach him that, whining will not let him get whatever he wants. Please understand I am not advising you to ignore him completely and ignore his needs. I am telling you that if he whines over not getting a cookie. Do not speak to him, do not acknowledge him, ignore the behavior completely, and that should solve the problem. Best of luck.
 
Do you have house rules?

My niece whines about almost everything and anything. And a new rule my sister has is no whining. Use your words. At the age of 7 your son is old enough to tell you exactly the issue is verbally. If he continues to whine then put him on time out to think about what it is that's bothering him.
 
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