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.
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.
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