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[quote=Anonymous]Right. Sorry, was thinking adhd because of the tantrums, but wrote autism.

Anyway, tantrums are normal for some 4 year olds, particularly young ones.  It doesn’t mean all will have them, but 3 is a huge age for tantrums and some kids come out of  it faster than others.

That’s why ADHD isn’t diagnosed until a bit older.

I wouldn’t bring it up with the parents, particularly if you are a childless family member.  Perhaps you offer to watch the kid sometimes, even if the parents stay home so they can get work done around the house?  3 year olds and 4 year olds who still act like 3 year olds are really stressful.

You say it’s stressful for “any” observer but you mean you. I, and many people, are not stressed by someone else’s child’s tantrums.  Even before kids I could tune it out.  But now as a parent, another’s tantrums are nearly therapeutic I am so apathetic toward them.  They could be screaming in my face and I’d be able to do calculus, eat popcorn, and plan my dinner for the week all at the same time.  So I think some of this is a *you* problem that you’re so bothered by a child’s tantrums. 
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