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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP- I think some kids do and some don't-- my DS has ADHD and we've lived through some awful meltdowns both in public and at home.

I don't think you sound obnoxious-- I have a few friends whose children never threw those fits. They had a lot more fun parenting in those early years.

My DS is now nine and still capable of the rare fit-- the difference is that he's able to reflect on "why" and imagine what he could have done instead. Those struggles for emotional self control have helped DS become self aware.

I don't really buy that parenting has little role in tantrums or good behavior. We're coming from the other side where parenting played a huge part in heading off or contributing to (before we knew what we were doing) some major meltdowns.

While parenting doesn't change a child's core personality and challenges-- good parenting can promote self awareness and coping skills to deal with struggles.

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Right there with you, and completely agree. I have one child that has ADD and one NT. The NT one, no tantrums albeit one or two about her clothes, quickly over. My so has had melt downs since 2, and as he approaches 4.5, they are starting to subside. We are working on strategies and it is getting better.[/quote]

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