"When her 3-year-old whines about hunger, Lensing replied, 'Oh, did you bring a snack?' I promise I'm not letting my kids go hungry, they're very hydrated, well-fed kids. This is used in very specific scenarios."
"Before leaving the house, Lensing prompts her daughter with gentle nudges like, 'Do you want to bring a snack or a book for the car?' If she says no and regrets it mid-ride, Lensing lets the natural consequence teach the lesson."
Chelsea Lensing, an economics professor and mom, has shared a parenting hack on TikTok to silence her children's whining by encouraging self-reliance. When her 3-year-old complains of hunger or boredom in the car, she asks if they brought snacks or toys instead of immediately providing them. This teaches accountability and self-awareness, resulting in less whining. However, there are mixed reactions from parents on the appropriateness of this method for younger children, specifically those under three years old.
Read at New York Post
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