Tantrums: They’re Not Just for Kids

Psychology Today | 24.12.2025 01:34
Let’s talk about meltdowns and temper tantrums. Arms flailing, feet stomping, the full body drop-to-the-ground moment. For toddlers, the image is all too familiar. For those of us who have older children, we take a sigh. But are tantrums just for toddlers? No, they aren’t. The tantrum meltdown isn’t just for kids. It’s also an experience many teens, young adults, and adults experience on the regular. They just look a little different now. Let me explain.