Emotional outbursts when denied satisfaction. Loss of temper. Inability to control emotions due to decreased tolerance to frustration. Behaviors used to attempt to force others to satisfy their needs or desires.
Initial tantrums are attempts to display dissatisfaction.
Repeated tantrums are learned behaviors. Children quickly learn the effectiveness of tantrums. Tantrums should be treated as an undesirable behavior. When parents treat tantrums as undesirable behaviors, the child learns that the behavior is ineffective and results in negative consequences. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.