Let’s bitch about tantruming two year olds. Yesterday, when the little boy in front of me on the bus tantrumed for an entire hour I really tried not to judge. I know well that the poor mom trying to control little Mr Psycho could be me in two years. But seriously! This kid was completely wild and out of control – he threw his arms and legs around like an overturned insect, he bit his mom and he screeched like a demon being exorcised back to hell. My daughter was sleeping soundly next to Mr Psycho and when he started bashing her pram I envisioned picking the kid up by his hair and throwing him out of the bus window. Lucky for Mr Psycho his mom yanked his arm away and he listened … well, he started bashing her instead of my baby’s pram. Fine by me. Everyone on the bus watched in uncomfortable silence and those with iPods thanked God in heaven and cranked up the volume. After Mr Psycho’s mom eventually managed to strap mini-Satan into his stroller (with the help of my husband) he writhed around like a mental patient in a straight-jacket and his crazed eyes darted around in search of someone who he could direct his fury at. I have heard of the ‘terrible twos’ but have never ever seen behaviour like this. I am scarred for life.
Spawn of Satan … on a bus
On February - 2 - 2010
i used to believe the parents were to blame for the child having tantrums. i put it down to A-lack of interest in their child or B-(the exact opposite)the child being spoilt.
But after experiencing a few of them myself, with my little 2 yr old, i realized that
C- they happen because she cant match up her emotions with her logic. For example we have had tantrums over her(my daughter) wanting to wear her jacket in 35 degree heat and not wanting to take it of. and the one where she wants to put her toy in a packet in the supermarket but when its in the packet she cant understand why she cant hold it/see it. who knows what she had in her little mind. and my favourite one was her not being able to pick up a six pack of bottled waters – phew- pity me, that one lasted a good hour and a bit.
i have learned to ride them out. those demonic actions and screams are very trying on the nerves and i have been brought to tears. its just fustrating on both parties. unfortunately the poor on-lookers just have to turn their head the other way and let it be.
Thanks for the comment. I think that it is important for parents not to worry about the opinions of those around them and rather focus on dealing with their child. Easier said than done, I know. Most parents are just trying to do their best and sometimes children really aren’t easy.