Child tantrums, what are they and why do they occur?

Child tantrums are a state of impatience and anger typical of young children , especially in the second year of life. Generally, tantrums usually originate for a slight reason and, in this case, last only a short time. Regarding age, tantrums can happen at any age, but they are more frequent between

Child tantrums are a state of impatience and anger typical of young children, especially in the second year of life. Generally, tantrums usually originate for a slight reason and, in this case, last only a short time.

Regarding age, tantrums can happen at any age, but they are more frequent between 18 months and 3 years, although the tantrums infantiles can last until 5 or 6 years and gradually disappear later. What can trigger a tantrum in children?

Child tantrums can be caused by frustration, anger, confusion and fear. Inevitably all children between 18 months and after 3 years old, rebel against the authority of parents and claim their individuality, while trying to explore and learn where the limits are. Children between 1 and 3 years with tantrums:

- They do not tolerate any form of control well

- They fight for their independence, they are more demanding and they show more defiance

- They are torn between independence and dependence

- They want control and will try to control to their parents

- Generally, they suffer tantrums

5 causes of infantile tantrums

There are many causes that can unleash a tantrum, some of which are to attract attention, desire what is not yours, try to show how independent they are or Feeling tired and frustrated

1. Call attention.

A child's first tantrum begins only to get attention, and rarely to manipulate parents, but if the reward for a tantrum is receiving a lot of rewarding attention it can be an important reason to soon have another tantrum.2. Want something you do not have.

They must learn to wait and accept what we tell them. If we tell them that we are not going to give them a candy or that a friend does not leave their toy, they will have to accept that they can not have everything they want. 3. Try to prove your independence.

When you try to do something and it does not work out, we try to help you, but you do not want to, you get frustrated why you can not do it alone. 4. Internal frustration.

The feeling of growing impatience along with your limited ability to succeed with the things you try, or not being able to fully express what you want due to a lack of language skills, can trigger a tantrum. 5. Jealousy.

They are directed to a brother or sister, when their desire to achieve something is not fulfilled. María Algueró

Child Specialist
Expert in Early Care
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