maleficent

My niece is around the same age and has the same god awful habit - -I think my sister gives into her - just to shut her up because that voice is so annoying... when she's with me, I will ignore her until she asks for something properly and doesnt give that high pitched whiney nasaly voice...

Politeness is something that kids are taught, I don't think it comes naturally for anyone... especially in kids. Please and thank you are very important for them to learn, and I think it's acceptable to not give them something until they use the 'magic' word... they will get it eventually..

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