In our household it all depends on the child and what we’re doing.

I feel like it may depend on the day – some days more, some less.

Sounds about right

I was lucky my son never had a tanty in public, and he honestly didnt have very many bad ones at home. we were very lucky with him!

I’m at toddler number 4 now, and after dealing with her brothers tantrums her little tantrums just make me say awwww. She has the sulky tantrums, a lot easier to deal with than the full blown screaming and kicking of her older brothers haha

A couple of people offered me help during tantys and I really appreciated the support.

I remember the terrible twos and it went onto the terrible threes as well.

4? i swear kids throw at least 10 tantrums per day – kids will be kids at the end of the day

My boys would throw tantrums when we were shopping but I learnt a trick that worked with them. If they started throwing one while I was shopping I’d put the groceries back on the shelf, put the trolley back then I’d take them back to the car and head home. They soon got the message and behaved themselves. If they threw a tantrum anywhere else I’d just say goodbye, get my keys (showed them of course) and head for the car. I would never let them out of my sight but when they realised I was serious they’d stop and run up to me. It worked for me but no guarantee it would work for anyone else’s children.

My toddler threw tantrums regularly and they were so intense and exhausting. In fact, they didn’t stop when he started school, etc. It was only when he was diagnosed with ASD that it was explained based on the intensity and severity that they were meltdowns, not tantrums. I felt relief at that news, believe it or not that I had a reason on why they were so much worse than others.

I cannot remember my children having a tantrum anywhere. They knew it wasn’t acceptable, and didn’t have them. Cannot stand listening to them in supermarkets, etc., so always make sure I shop when there are no children around.

I think a lot of parents have become lax in their parenting, which may account for such a high number of Australians. In other countries parents are more strict.

At times I’m not sure my older kids grew out of them !

Gosh some days it feels like endless tantrums

If my toddler stated to throw a wobbly I would mimic her. She would look at me and try again with the wobbly, after the 2nd time she gave up. Mind you it backfired a couple of times but overall it stopped her before she could have a massive meltdown.

Gosh my sons excelling in tantrums then haha it’s ridiculous so many emotions

I feel so sorry for other parents when I witness a tantrum. It’s embarrassing and there’s very little you can do about it.

Interesting read. My 4 yr old has only just started with the tantrums but they aren’t bad compared to others kids I’ve seen and heard.

Yes we do have a few tantrums. But my twins fight more with each other than having tantrums.

Tantrums are not common in our household also. Our children will, sure, want things, won’t get things and are forever questioning things, but throwing a tantrum is not acceptable & they know that it will get them in a worse position from that behavior.
Set the ground rules early & set the boundaries to acceptable and not acceptable behavior.
I know it may not work for all but works for us.