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Tantrums are one of the most common forms of problematic behavior in young children but tend to decrease in frequency and intensity as the child gets older. [13] For a toddler, tantrums can be considered as normal, and even as gauges of developing strength of character. [14] [15] [16] Child having a tantrum
The distinction between a tantrum and a meltdown as tantrums being primarily vocal (screaming, crying) and meltdowns having a physical component (such as aggression), is not broadly agreed upon. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Autistic meltdowns are not manipulative and arise from acute distress. [ 10 ]
Toddlers tend to have temper tantrums because they have such strong emotions but do not know how to express themselves the way that older children and adults do. [25] Immediate causes can include physical factors such as hunger, discomfort and fatigue or a child's desire to gain greater independence and control of the environment around them ...
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For example: a toddler may have come to depend upon a type C strategy of tantrums in working to maintain the availability of an attachment figure whose inconsistent availability has led the child to distrust or distort causal information about their apparent behaviour.
Children under extreme stress tend to withdraw from their family and friends. [28] They spend more time alone and lack motivation. Children may begin to struggle in school and on their assignments. [31] They may have difficulties in paying attention and act with anger and irritability towards others. [4]