LPT When your small children whine, pretend not to understand them.
LPT When your small children whine, pretend not to understand them. I used this trick with great success when my children were little, and at the stage where they would sometimes whine to get what they wanted. The key is to look vaguely concerned or confused, and say to them: "I'm sorry, I can't understand what you're saying when you talk that way." and repeat as necessary. It's amazing how quickly your child wi...