And Yet, They Continue

I used to do it, and now my sister does. There are always people whining and begging. I learned at a very young age that to beg and whine is not a good way to get what I want. And yet, so many people (young and old) continue to do it. Why do they carry on with their irritating ways? Why doesn't it work?
When I was little, my counsin and I always wanted to have sleepovers. We would ask our parents, and if they said no, we would beg. Both of us learned from a very young age, that this was a very uneffective method. It would make our parents more irritable and less likely to give us what we wanted. I thought it would work. If they thought we wanted it bad enough, wouldn't that increase our chances? NO! Or at least, that's what they said. Now, I see my sister and fellow classmates begging for what they want, and it doesn't work at all. However, it doesn't stop them.
When we see a person on the street begging for money, it seems to be different. We know that food is something that one's life depends upon. Without it, one cannot survive. It's the begging and whining for small and unnecessary things that makes people irritable. However, when we really want something, small or big, there's something in us that makes us feel like we need it. So many attempt to resolve this desire with begging.
As humans, most of us desire at least a little bit of pitty. When someone begs, they are trying to get another person to feel sorry for them. The person thinks that their ways will be effective in showing the other person how much they want or need something.
Now that I know somewhat why people beg, I want to look at why it doesn't work:
In the show "Malcom in the Middle," it p0rtrays a very good idea. It shows a begging seen in the eyes of the child and then the mother. The child, Dewey, sees himself as being a sweet little boy, sweetly asking for a toy. He feels that he is using polite language and a kind voice. However, when it shows the reality, he is kicking and screaming. He's whinning and crying. This obviously isn't the best way for Dewey to get his way. The whining tones repitition of begging just irritate the mother more. She gets very angry, and it becomes obvious that the little boy will not be getting the toy. To any mom, whining and begging are irritating. Kindness is the way to get what you want, and begging is the exact opposite of kindness. Begging for a toy is spoiled and anything but cute and sweet.
In class, I'll often have classmates who whine to the teacher and complain about various things. In every case, this seems to irritate the teacher more. The students are acting spoiled, and this annoys the teacher and makes them less likely to give the students what they want.
Begging and whining don't work because it puts off a spoiled mood. Parents don't want to reward spoiled children with more of what the child wants. Unfortunately, the child sees the situation and what they do as a pittiful and rewarding method. If adults and children could view everything the same, children would just say please and be grateful for what they already have. These are the rewarding behaviors of a smart child.