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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My newly turned 8yo still throws tantrums  . . .  I actually think this is still somewhat normal at this age.  . [/quote]

Actually, I don't think it's normal.  My kids stopped tantrumming in their early toddler years, as did the kids of my friends, my siblings, my kids' classmates, etc.  Frequent tantrumming at age 7 or 8 is unusual.  Even if your child is tired or hungry, he needs to learn how to control himself.  And, it's important to teach that now while he is young and while he isn't big enough to hurt you, himself or,others.  [/quote]

19:47 here.  Those are good points.  I guess there are different kinds of tantrums.  I've never worried that DS would hurt anyone with his.  It's more like crying and stomping away when he doesn't get his way.  On occasion, he has wanted to throw a pillow or blanket.  (I guess that doesn't sound very good.)  This certainly doesn't happen every time he doesn't get his way.  And it never happens at school, with friends, or in his activities.  DS is typically very well behaved and (knock-on-wood) generally has great reports from school etc.  I totally agree that he needs to learn self-control, but I have heard of other kids in this age group exhibiting similar behavior with their parents.

To the PPs with kids who have frequent, difficult tantrums, I wish you all the best as I imagine it can be very trying.     [/quote]

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