A development psychologist will say that temper tantrums are a normal development in young children.
Explanation:
When a child doesn't get what he asks for from his parents, he or she is likely to throw a temper tantrum. Depending on the child, the temper tantrum may vary from child to child. While one child may have a prolonged episode, others may have a tantrum that may last for less than 5 minutes.
Temper tantrums can be identified as a whining, loudly crying, screaming, not moving from a place and others alike. A child is most likely to throw a tantrum for the following reasons:
- Failing to manage emotions
- Failing to communicate effectively
- Suffering from anxiety
- Having struggle with classmates
