Parents and children alike complain that there is simply nothing else for them to do.

She did not feel comfortable leaving the wolf alone with these people just yet, though the children complained when he left.

Sometimes her children complained that their teachers were not teaching.

One child, for instance, complained that he was "tired of having my picture taken."

There must be an independent person to whom children can complain.

The six children never complained and did not appear intimidated.

A child at a table off to the right was complaining that she didn't want to drink her milk.

Such children complain that there is "no fun" at home.

I don't want to go, the child in him complained.

The rescued children complained of inadequate food and no pay.