Does your 5 yo still have tantrums (assuming no SEN)?

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Mine does. Although have always wondered if she may have ASD.
Today she asked me to make a small ‘starter’ opening in a packet so she could open it. I accidentally opened it all the way. She then refused to eat the contents insisting on a new packet. I said no, offered to put in a bowl, etc. She then became so entrenched in her silly position that it turned into a full tantrum to the point she could hardly talk/ was breathing in gulps. Then DH saw how upset she was and agreed to the new packet as long as she ate the open ones tomorrow.

We have these mega tantrums 3-4 times a month, maybe more. Is this normal? Bad parenting? Only interesting as part of a wider pattern of behaviour? Thanks

My 5 year old has some almighty tantrums at least once a week. I’m told she’s an angel at school though. Neither me or DH back down but it still don’t discourage her from sharing her rage with/at us.

Mine did - when she was in reception, on a bad day she'd fall apart once she saw me; I have very clear memories of DD lying at my feet and screaming in the school playground more than once. Usually over something I couldn't change, but it wasn't a parenting high point! It's got better.

Not anymore, he can be whiny though which is irritating.

Is your dd perhaps tired or hungry when the tantrums happen?

Yes my ds definitely did at 5, fairly frequently (never, ever at school though). He still has the odd one at 7 but not anywhere near as regularly (plus I think we’ve got better at supporting him through them).

Your dh was silly to give in though. That’s not going to help long-term at all.

God yes
Mine isn't 5 anymore
In fact she's 8
She still kicks off when she's not happy cos she's not got her way for whatever reason unfortunately
I guess I'm a way it's a 'tantrum' you just wouldn't describe it as that when they're older
I'm quite sure she doesn't have any additional needs she just struggles to control her emotions unfortunately

I don’t think she was tired or especially hungry. Snacks are a major trigger point for us as the kid is a very fussy eater and a total sugar addict. We try to stick to clear boundaries 3 meals, 2 snacks but DD is inclined to push.

Mine gets over upset for eg. If his lego model breaks, or he's struggling with a zipper or something. Hes always had an emotional streak and it's way, way worse when he's tired.

My DS is 5, he seems to be growing out of it but yes has some petty meltdowns. He ask for cheese on toast today for lunch so made it as requested then he had a tantrum because I put the cheese on it and it melted 🤯

Once home from school my children 4, 6 and 8 all tantrum to varying degrees.

I misread your title as 15 and nodded as my DC still has the occasional tantrum at 15. Highly sensitive and tired and hungry seem to be the reasons.