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I haven't given birth to a child, but I have spent a lot of time around 5 year olds being a teacher. When a child whines or throws a tantrum, I walk away and let them see what activity they are missing. I don't let them participate and this begins to teach them cause and effect. I tell them why they don't get to participate and after a few times, they get it. What I would have done in you situation is tell her that she wasn't going to get to go to Hardee's or get anything from there. I would have given her something else to eat and let her throw her tantrum, whining what-not. If this happens in a store leave the store with her. JJ did this with his daughter at that age and it worked for him.
I have found that whining/tantrums are done for 2 main reasons: attention or trying to get one's way. Deny those 2 things and she will see that whining is not a valid option.
Good luck, you need it!
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