The Toddler Tantrum vs. The Teen Tantrum

Having both toddlers and teens in my house they display a myriad of behaviours which I am not sure I could list them all.

They do however have one thing in common......

THE TANTRUM

It has really come to a head this half term as I have made plans for fun things for all the children to enjoy, and I know I cannot please everyone all of the time, but I like to try.

So what's the difference?

TODDLER TANTRUM	TEENAGE TANTRUM
Lays on floor, kicking and screaming refusing to do as you ask	Whines through their nose the word “NO, I don’t want to, it’s not fair” constantly
Goes rigid so you are unable to physically put them in their car seat / buggy / trolley etc	Stomps up the stairs and continues stomping in their room, just so you know how annoyed they are
Bangs head on nearest object of furniture	Hits / kicks furniture (and subsequently hurts themselves)
Refuses point blank to do whatever is asked of them	Slams Doors
Runs away from you	Shuts themselves in their room / nearest room and barricades the door so you cannot get in
Is incapable of reasoning with, but you can normally physically remove them from the situation if you have to.	Is incapable of reasoning with and are physically as big, if not bigger than you!
Ignores threats to remove a favourite toy	Swears and answers back
Eventually succumbs to bribery (normally inexpensive)	Refuses point blank to do whatever is asked of them
	Threats to remove favourite item (phone, laptop, iPod etc) is met with ambivalence
	Eventually succumbs to bribery (normally expensive)

I am sure I have missed quite a few, so go on - make me smile and add yours!!