Worst Toddler Tantrums
Categories: Baby Care
I was reading this page about toddler tantrums and I was surprised how much disaster some toddlers could bring on the verge of a meltdown. I have 2 babies now and I would like to prepare myself for the upcoming drama scenes. So I was curious as to how other mothers handled each toddler fit. I found these two stories below the most amusing. I think these moms deserve an applause for being quick with a rebuttal.
We were in the supermarket when he was 5, at the checkout line and he said he wanted a candy bar. They were right there at eye/hand level. I said no, too close to dinner and this really sweet little kid said in a very loud voice, “If you do not buy me a candy bar, I will kick your ass.” OMG, it was an EF Hutton moment, everyone went dead silent and turned to watch. I was totally speechless but then drew myself up straight, looked him right in the eye and sternly said, “When we get home, I am going to tell your Mother what you said!” He was so confused he just went with me when I grabbed his arm and marched out of the store.
Just totally denied him as mine, not my proudest moment but did manage to maintain a tiny shred of dignity. Never looked back to see if anyone actually believed my grand statement……
and this one too..
I took my son who is now 9, shopping at Macy’s when he was about 4 years old. I was buying clothes for him and the entire time he was moaning and whining that I was taking too long. He began to yell at me that I was a slow shopper. I was completely ignoring him and saying to him “mmmhmmm”. When we were at the checkout he had about had enough. He threw himself on the floor face down kicking and screaming. I finished paying for my things and said to him calmly, “are you ready to go?” He replied with, “Mommy, your fired!” I said back to him, “I’ve been waiting for you to say that for four years!”
I know I’ll have my own story to share in the future but think I’ll find myself doing the same thing in the future… hahaha! I’m really hoping my kids’ tantrums would be “manageable” and not violent at all. As early as now I am teaching them “anger management” in smoothest way I can.
If you read the stories of other moms, you’d be surprised how violent other kids are that they go hurting their moms (or themselves) during a tantrum. To my opinion, those were early signs of behavioral problems. I can’t judge the moms nor the kids though..
