ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tantrum

Well kiddo, sometimes when people don't get what they want or feel upset, they might throw a tantrum. A tantrum is when someone screams, cries, hits or kicks because they are feeling really upset. It's kind of like a big, big fit that people throw when they don't know how to express their feelings in a calm way.

Sometimes tantrums happen because we don't know what else to do when things don't go our way. It's important to remember that everyone feels upset sometimes and that there are better ways to express our feelings than throwing a tantrum. For example, we can use our words to explain how we feel and what we need. We can also take a break, calm down and think of a different way we can solve the problem.

So even though tantrums might feel like a big deal, it's important to remember that there are things we can do to help ourselves feel better and communicate in a positive way.
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