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Temper tantrums in toddlers: How to keep the peace
What about tantrums in public?
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Why do tantrums happen?
Do young children have tantrums on purpose?
Can tantrums be prevented?
What's the best way to respond to a tantrum?
What if my child becomes destructive or dangerous?
When is professional help needed?
Do young children have tantrums on purpose?
Young children don't plan to frustrate or embarrass their parents. For most toddlers, tantrums are a way to express frustration. For older children, tantrums might be a learned behavior. If you reward tantrums with something your child wants — or you allow your child to get out of things by throwing a tantrum — the tantrums are likely to continue.
