I think this is much more complicated.The environment plays a role in this as well and I believe how the 'temper tantrum' is viewed by the adult involved is important. Understanding it as a developmental phase is important but it could also be a sign of frustration related to mastery or being punished, or tensions in the family environme…
I think this is much more complicated.The environment plays a role in this as well and I believe how the 'temper tantrum' is viewed by the adult involved is important. Understanding it as a developmental phase is important but it could also be a sign of frustration related to mastery or being punished, or tensions in the family environment. That it is related to a need to control something other than themselves is an explanation that has its roots in a belief system that we are born wanting to control something external to ourselves. Perverse or harmful behaviour in a small child towards others is more likely a result of the environment and their experience with the adults they are connected to. Guidance rather than punishment is one key. The different ways of managing a temper tantrum in different cultures would be the best way to understand why frustration turns into a temper tantrum.
I think this is much more complicated.The environment plays a role in this as well and I believe how the 'temper tantrum' is viewed by the adult involved is important. Understanding it as a developmental phase is important but it could also be a sign of frustration related to mastery or being punished, or tensions in the family environment. That it is related to a need to control something other than themselves is an explanation that has its roots in a belief system that we are born wanting to control something external to ourselves. Perverse or harmful behaviour in a small child towards others is more likely a result of the environment and their experience with the adults they are connected to. Guidance rather than punishment is one key. The different ways of managing a temper tantrum in different cultures would be the best way to understand why frustration turns into a temper tantrum.