I'm embarrassed by my child's public tantrums. I'm embarrassed by my child's public tantrums. I'm embarrassed by my child's public tantrums.
Frustration is also a big tantrum-producer.
If you know your child is going to insist on visiting the pet store when you go to the mall, make sure you have time to do it, or think twice about the trip. But avoiding a tantrum is not always possible. Once one starts, you may find it hard to reason with your toddler. If you find the situation embarrassing, your best move is to leave. Becoming harsh or punitive won't help end the tantrum and will only get you more upset and angry.