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Life's tough when you’re a kid. Imagine putting all of your hopes and dreams into devouring a magnet only to find out that your parents won't let you do it. Or your mom refusing to overdose you on Tylenol. So what do you do in such a devastating moment of despair? The only thing left to do. You let it all out. You cry, scream, go absolutely berserk until you release every ounce of energy and collapse. Only when you get rid of all the built-up negative energy can you leave everything behind and start living anew.
Children throw the worst tantrums for the most ridiculous reasons. And their parents are forced to endure them. So, in an act of solidarity, they're reminding other parents that they're not alone in this struggle. Dads and moms are using the #WhyMyKidIsCrying hashtag to share the worst meltdowns their kids have had, and the majority of them even attach photographic evidence to show that they're not making this stuff up. And this definitely provides their stories with credibility because some of them are so absurd, you can't help but wonder if they're works of fiction.
Continue scrolling to check out their tweets and if you want more, fire up Bored Panda's lists called 100 Ridiculous Reasons Why Kids Cry and Parents Are Sharing All The Hilariously Absurd Reasons Why Their Kids Cry.
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Even though temper tantrums can sound like a disaster for any parent, they can be seen as opportunities for education. According to Kids Health, a platform that provides doctor-reviewed advice on physical, emotional, and behavioral topics, temper tantrums range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath-holding. They're equally common in boys and girls and usually occur between the ages of 1 to 3.
"There are two types of temper tantrums: emotional and non-emotional," Pamela Li, the creator and Chief Editor of Parenting For Brain told Bored Panda. "Emotional tantrums are caused by out-of-control emotions such as disappointment, anger, sadness. When that happens, a child's behavior is controlled by the emotional brain (Limbic) while the thinking brain (Pre-frontal Cortex) is inaccessible, and therefore you cannot talk reasons with them. Non-emotional tantrums are seen as manipulative acts because the child's behavior is deliberate and controlled by the thinking brain. But non-emotional tantrums are often associated learning (conditioning) created by parents' previous unintended reaction (giving in)."
Some kids may have tantrums more often than others, but they're a normal part of child development. It's how young children show that they feel tired, hungry, or uncomfortable in some other way. They can also have a meltdown because they can't get a toy or a parent to do what they want. Learning to deal with frustration is something that children learn over time.
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"Most 'ridiculous' tantrums are emotional tantrums because it's hard for adults to understand why someone could be upset about things that don't seem important to us," Li added. "Parents can actually turn them into teaching moments. Things to teach include: 1) emotional regulation: how to stay calm themselves instead of yelling at the child; 2) vocabulary: how to express themselves using words; 3) empathy: how to empathize with others and not make fun of their pain."
Because toddlers can't yet express what they want, feel, or need in words, a frustrating experience can manifest itself in the form of a tantrum. So, when a child's language skills improve, tantrums tend to decrease.
The most important thing a parent has to keep in mind during a kid's tantrum is keeping their cool. Their own frustration or anger only complicates the problem more. Helping a child to learn to calm down should be the main focus so moms and dads need to be calm, too. For more information about how to deal with temper tantrums, check out this article by Parenting For Brain.
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Barry Wright 5 years ago
My son, now 24, swallowed a shower curtain magnet when he was about 3 years old. Like all things, this, too, passed.
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Kristof De Smet 5 years ago
Hey... if he feels he's old enough... and has a fake ID to prove it...
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Kiss Army 5 years ago
Yup, mine kept trying. After I let him, that was never an issue again!
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Happiness is Hippo 5 years ago
My grandmother had a dog when I was little, whenever I went to her house I would hide in the kitchen cupboard eating dog biscuits. I used to think they were a treat for some reason.
Catlady6000 5 years ago
My father in law still does this. Like he says, who do you think tells them the flavor really is new and improved
Lynn Morello 5 years ago
I remember saying no to my 2 Y/O son who wanted to eat dog biscuits. As soon as I turned my back, he was into them again, 5 minutes later he it throwing up and screaming because he is losing his biscuits and the dog is lapping it all up, My dog would eat ANYTHING.
Gracie Mae 5 years ago
why not? i used to trick my little sister into eating all kinds of things--none of which would hurt her
mermaidgirl960 5 years ago
I remember once my mom bought our dogs these fancy dog biscuits and when she let me taste-test them I was like FINALLY! XD they didn't taste too bad
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Nomadus Aureus 5 years ago
Oh, I know this one haha I had a strawberry flavoured cough syrup as a kid. Was always wanting it
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Hermione Granger 5 years ago
Valid reason. Just wait till he finds out he has to go back to school when he is old enough.
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Tammy Hornback 5 years ago
Awww I never thought about the after of " we are going to Disneyland YAY"
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What do you think ?
Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I just thought they were funny. Apparently I didn't properly analyze the deep psychological lessons.
Panda Kicki 5 years ago
These pics dont feel ok . Why post pics of your kids in emotional states? I doubt the parents would like similar pics of themselves crying posted and spread all over the internet.
Cori 5 years ago
Refused the the banana I gave him. Cried hysterically and reached for it when I shrugged my shoulders and started to eat it. Offered to give it back. He pushed it away, threw himself to the floor and cried even harder. Little dude feels his feelings very strongly. Fortunately it's the same with the positive ones too. He's an absolute sunbeam when he's happy, but a hurricane force nightmare when he's mad.
LittleMissLotus 5 years ago
People really over-analyze everything, don't they? Lighten up, people. Kids cry for no reason. It doesn't mean that they have "deep psychological damage."
Rissie 5 years ago
Being tired or stressed is what's happening. No analyzing necessary. They're kids. This mystery has been solved a long time ago. Also. It's an unstoppable force ;)
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Nicky OldfieldDesciple 5 years ago
I was in a garden centre last year when a woman in the aisle next to apologised for her bawling 2 year old. She turned to me and explained "he's crying he won't let him drink from that bottle." She was pointing to a bottle of week killer in her shopping basket.
Adri Firewater 5 years ago
My daughter was crying because i wouldn't let her eat dinner with a hair brush
Sterling Wible 5 years ago
I looked at all them some where funny and some where just ridiculous but good article and they should keep the photos till when the grow up and show it to them.
Hans 5 years ago
And another post that will get all the "good that I do not have kids" comments. Children never cry without a reason, and in not a single case of the above pictures is the reason for their meltdown whatever is described by their parents. Struggling with a "no" is an important part of the mental development, and it is surely the phase where parents without care can severly hinder their childrens' development of self-esteem. Children need consistence with decisons and predictability, yet attention to their needs and desired. Yes, this is hard for any parents, and yes, you cannot always act right. But also yes, when overcome, you will have a self-confident, calm, happy little human. And that is totally worth it.
Monica Pryts 4 years ago
My kid was crying the other day because the cuffs of his pants were riding up and he said he didn't want to wear short-sleeved pants.😂
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
IMHO - from my own experience - each one of these little ones are very very tired.
Ottmar Straub 5 years ago
These children reflect the distorted view of their parents onto the world. What we see are symptoms, reactions to the lack of essential beingness including a healthy parenting and giving self-confidence, roots to the children. We are collectively somewhat paranoid and identified way too much with a feeling of "me-myself-I" separating us from essence, from love. We can say that these children are looking for love and have not any guidance how to reach that goal which is their birthright. Our inability to see how we treat our children is dramatic for their development as individuals having a grounded feeling of who we really are.
Ottmar Straub 5 years ago
All these children are reflecting unconscious parenting. They are hinting at our distorted view onto who we really are and our inability to express essential feelings.
Paaandaman 5 years ago
Why wanting to have kids = positive. Not wanting to have kids = negative? We all got choice, don't we?
Phyllicia Goh 5 years ago
Sorry but this entire thread's the reason why I didn't want to have one of them...
Parmeisan 5 years ago
I mean I support you decision to have or not have kids. I don't and won't have children of my own, although I enjoy my friend's kids. But this doesn't seem like much of a reason. You sure it's not just that you don't want to dedicate the next 20 years of your life to someone else?
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Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
All I can say is, have PLENTY of wine, then who cares if they through a tantrum:)
Miss Kitty 5 years ago
I love grammar books, THEY'RE so useful and handy.
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Malakai 5 years ago
Ahh, the list of reasons why I happily remain childless continues to grow..
Nea 5 years ago
My husband and me have decided to not have kids. Such lists legitimise that decision. If we had to deal wiz such situations, we would definitely fail. Looking fromafar they r cute tantrums thiugh
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Hans 5 years ago
Match that with playfulness, unconditional love, and a desire to always learn and explore, as typical lost in adults. Every coin has two sides. Ridiculing children is ridiculing your very self!
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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago
I just thought they were funny. Apparently I didn't properly analyze the deep psychological lessons.
Panda Kicki 5 years ago
These pics dont feel ok . Why post pics of your kids in emotional states? I doubt the parents would like similar pics of themselves crying posted and spread all over the internet.
Cori 5 years ago
Refused the the banana I gave him. Cried hysterically and reached for it when I shrugged my shoulders and started to eat it. Offered to give it back. He pushed it away, threw himself to the floor and cried even harder. Little dude feels his feelings very strongly. Fortunately it's the same with the positive ones too. He's an absolute sunbeam when he's happy, but a hurricane force nightmare when he's mad.
LittleMissLotus 5 years ago
People really over-analyze everything, don't they? Lighten up, people. Kids cry for no reason. It doesn't mean that they have "deep psychological damage."
Rissie 5 years ago
Being tired or stressed is what's happening. No analyzing necessary. They're kids. This mystery has been solved a long time ago. Also. It's an unstoppable force ;)
Load More Replies... Nicky OldfieldDesciple 5 years ago
I was in a garden centre last year when a woman in the aisle next to apologised for her bawling 2 year old. She turned to me and explained "he's crying he won't let him drink from that bottle." She was pointing to a bottle of week killer in her shopping basket.
Adri Firewater 5 years ago
My daughter was crying because i wouldn't let her eat dinner with a hair brush
Sterling Wible 5 years ago
I looked at all them some where funny and some where just ridiculous but good article and they should keep the photos till when the grow up and show it to them.
Hans 5 years ago
And another post that will get all the "good that I do not have kids" comments. Children never cry without a reason, and in not a single case of the above pictures is the reason for their meltdown whatever is described by their parents. Struggling with a "no" is an important part of the mental development, and it is surely the phase where parents without care can severly hinder their childrens' development of self-esteem. Children need consistence with decisons and predictability, yet attention to their needs and desired. Yes, this is hard for any parents, and yes, you cannot always act right. But also yes, when overcome, you will have a self-confident, calm, happy little human. And that is totally worth it.
Monica Pryts 4 years ago
My kid was crying the other day because the cuffs of his pants were riding up and he said he didn't want to wear short-sleeved pants.😂
Jeannie Carle 5 years ago
IMHO - from my own experience - each one of these little ones are very very tired.
Ottmar Straub 5 years ago
These children reflect the distorted view of their parents onto the world. What we see are symptoms, reactions to the lack of essential beingness including a healthy parenting and giving self-confidence, roots to the children. We are collectively somewhat paranoid and identified way too much with a feeling of "me-myself-I" separating us from essence, from love. We can say that these children are looking for love and have not any guidance how to reach that goal which is their birthright. Our inability to see how we treat our children is dramatic for their development as individuals having a grounded feeling of who we really are.
Ottmar Straub 5 years ago
All these children are reflecting unconscious parenting. They are hinting at our distorted view onto who we really are and our inability to express essential feelings.
Paaandaman 5 years ago
Why wanting to have kids = positive. Not wanting to have kids = negative? We all got choice, don't we?
Phyllicia Goh 5 years ago
Sorry but this entire thread's the reason why I didn't want to have one of them...
Parmeisan 5 years ago
I mean I support you decision to have or not have kids. I don't and won't have children of my own, although I enjoy my friend's kids. But this doesn't seem like much of a reason. You sure it's not just that you don't want to dedicate the next 20 years of your life to someone else?
Load More Replies... Michelle Muirhead 5 years ago
All I can say is, have PLENTY of wine, then who cares if they through a tantrum:)
Miss Kitty 5 years ago
I love grammar books, THEY'RE so useful and handy.
Load More Replies... Malakai 5 years ago
Ahh, the list of reasons why I happily remain childless continues to grow..
Nea 5 years ago
My husband and me have decided to not have kids. Such lists legitimise that decision. If we had to deal wiz such situations, we would definitely fail. Looking fromafar they r cute tantrums thiugh
Load More Replies... Hans 5 years ago
Match that with playfulness, unconditional love, and a desire to always learn and explore, as typical lost in adults. Every coin has two sides. Ridiculing children is ridiculing your very self!
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