Some kids can be very hard to handle. Despite the happiness and joy they bring to our lives, they can be a handful, especially when their tantrums kick in. A lot of parents might have felt embarrassed when their child is throwing a tantrum in a public place and would most probably scold them for doing so, but that's not always the solution.
Public tantrums can be very frustrating, not to mention embarrassing, but it might only be like that inside your head. If you know how to handle the situation calmly, you will be able to go through it without getting upset.
Parents need to be very patient and wise when it comes to their child's tantrums and behaviors especially when in public, and knowing just the right thing to do can solve most problems right away.
But before we go into how to handle tantrums in a public place, let's first discuss why and when tantrums happen.
Always remember that tantrums don't just come out because kids want to cry for attention. Kids have feelings and emotions too. What most parents don't know is kids feel sadness first before it turns into anger or frustration, so the best way to handle their incoming tantrum is to ease their sadness before it gets worse.
But why do tantrums happen?
Tantrums can happen due to almost any reason at all, as random as it may be. There are a lot of things that could trigger or lead to a kid's tantrum, and you need to be open-minded about it and understand them thoroughly. Kids do not care if they cry in public or private. Once a tantrum happens, it happens.
To handle your child's tantrum in public, here are some measures that you can do to ease the situation down.
When you're planning on going out for errands with your kid, make sure they are in a good mood. You can feed them or have them well-rested before you go. This will set their mood right in the first place.
When your kid is having a tantrum in public, stay calm and cool. Remember that kids don't just cry because they want attention. They are still too young to understand the humiliation and they do not have the concept of public and private.
Talk to your kids about your whereabouts during the day. This will keep them informed of how hectic the schedule is for the day. Prepare them by letting them know what places you will be going to and what stuff you need to do while you're out.
Once every errand or task is accomplished, you can always reward them with something like a treat.
When your kid is throwing the tantrum, do not be aggressive. Stay empathetic, keep your cool, and talk to them nicely as possible. Calm them down and try to negotiate with them over their meltdown.
Kids are difficult at times. As a parent I find it best if I ignore my child during their fits. But then again, every child is different. You will have to decide what's best for yours.
