25 times parents were hilariously honest about toddlers' temper tantrums and it's so relatable
Though handling the tantrums of angry children is quite exhausting, these hysterical posts focus on the fun part of it.
Children bring lots of happiness and love into parents' lives. Also, they bring in a lot of challenges for them to deal with. One of those challenges is handling the little ones' temper tantrums. An explosion of anger or frustration turns into screaming, kicking, rolling on the floor, crying or throwing things until their little brains get tired. But it is just their way of communicating their overwhelming emotions. Some kids are smart enough to understand that throwing a tantrum can get them what they want and once they get a hold of it, they become unstoppable.
The tiny tot's expression of anger might look adorable to strangers, but to the parents, it is a nightmare. Imagine making their favorite food for dinner and suddenly, they throw a huge tantrum because they want nothing but dessert. No one can predict what is going on in their little minds. The only way parents might get the gist is to wait until they grow old enough to communicate their anger. Many parents are ranting hilariously on the internet about their kids' temper tantrums and we have compiled some of the best ones just for you. Here are 25 rib-tickling posts that parents with toddlers can relate to.
1. The cutest warning
Last night, my 3 year old kicked me during a tantrum. As I tucked him in bed later, he apologized. "I'll never kick you again," he said, pulling me in closer and kissing my cheek. "Just do exactly what I tell you to do and I'll never have to kick you again." My son is a mobster.
— Henpecked Hal (@HenpeckedHal) October 4, 2019
2. Nothing beats potty time
In the middle of an absolutely EPIC tantrum, my toddler paused, demanded to go potty, proceeded to unleash a strong number two, allowed himself to be wiped, then hopped off the toilet and immediately resumed his tantrum, as if nothing had happened.
— Dad and Buried (@DadandBuried) October 9, 2019
Kids are fucking terrifying.
3. Do we need a better reason?
Is there anything more perfect than my kid having a total meltdown while we're in line to get my birth control?
— Salty Mermaid Entertainment (@saltymermaident) July 20, 2017
4. Give this man a medal
Toddler: *tantrum*
— Mom On The Rocks (@mom_ontherocks) February 28, 2020
Husband: *gives her chocolate*
Me: How did you know?
Husband:
[later]
Me: What the fuck I am so done with today I feel like shit I hate the kids...
Husband: *gives me chocolate*
Me: Oh
5. Sorry, not sorry
When I see a kid having a meltdown I try to give the mom a sympathetic look, but on the inside I'm so damn happy it's not my turn.
— OneFunnyMummy (@OneFunnyMummy) July 29, 2014
6. You can never win with toddlers
My toddler’s tantrum over the door being open was only surpassed by his tantrum over the door being closed.
— WTFDAD (@daddydoubts) March 16, 2019
7. Why aren't you magical, Dad?
My 4-year-old threw a temper tantrum because I can’t give her snow powers like Elsa in “Frozen.” There’s no end to my failings as a father.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) June 7, 2014
8. Simple as that
9. Processing the trauma of waking up
my daughter threw a tantrum because she felt it was too early to be spoken to and it really is a miracle that we create little versions of ourselves
— That Mom Tho 🐦 (@mom_tho) July 2, 2020
10. I give you two options
Kid: Would you like to buy me this candy bar or watch me have a Stage 5 meltdown in front of a bunch of strangers who are quietly judging your parenting?
— Mommy Owl (@Mommy__Owl) May 17, 2018
11. Where are my cookies?
My four year old is having a tantrum because his dinner isn't freshly baked cookies.
— dadpression (@Dadpression) November 28, 2018
12. I've got nothing but empty threats
[trying to stop my toddler's tantrum in a restaurant]
— mark (@TheCatWhisprer) February 11, 2017
*harsh whisper* If you don't cut it out right now then there's nothing else I can do
13. Why won't you try this foot coffee?
Sometimes parenthood looks like finishing your coffee in the bathroom when your toddler is having a tantrum because he can't stick his foot in your cup 🫠
— Kate (@y_2_kate) December 30, 2023
14. How dare you?
Tonight’s child tantrum brought to you by SpaghettiOs that didn’t have meatballs in them.
— Rodney Lacroix (@RodLacroix) March 6, 2018
15. Oh! I forgot to have a tantrum. Here it comes!
Like an actor phoning it in, only it’s my toddler throwing a half assed tantrum. Her heart’s not really in it, but she’s contractually obligated to have a certain number per day so here we are.
— Snarky Mommy (@SnarkyMommy78) May 28, 2019
16. Safe to expect it
My kid having a meltdown 30 seconds before we have to be somewhere is the only constant in this world.
— Mommy Owl (@Mommy__Owl) October 22, 2018
17. Always attracted to yucky things
Where's the Daniel Tiger episode "Daniel learns not to have a meltdown when his father won't let him treat the the toilet like a swimming pool" because I need it.
— Eric Smith (@ericsmithrocks) July 15, 2019
18. Let me hurt myself and cry my lungs out, Mom
I wouldn’t let her see if the stapler can go through her finger. #whymykidiscrying
— olivia #waywardforever (@waywardandwine) June 21, 2019
19. Life is tough as a toddler
My 2-year-old threw a temper tantrum because she wants to eat cereal but both her hands are full of stuffed animals.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) June 18, 2016
The struggle is real.
20. Watch me ruin your day
My 2-year-old threw a tantrum when I made her wear a coat.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) January 19, 2017
It balanced out, though
She threw an equal tantrum when I made her take it off.
21. Tantrum lovers
Son: dad what does tantrum mean?
— WTFDAD (@daddydoubts) October 7, 2019
Me: tantrum is when you feel so upset that you scream, cry, and act completely uncontrollable.
Son: I like tantrums!
Me: *losing hair in patches* I know you do.
22. Give them what they want and then regret it
If your 2yo asks for the red cup but you’re sure she wants pink and you check with her 10 times and she says definitely red so you give her red and then she has a meltdown because she wants pink how much wine can you drink before midday?
— MumInBits (@MumInBits) July 29, 2019
23. Clueless, but will do it anyway
My daughter isn’t even sure why she’s throwing a tantrum but she’s pretty sure it will help.
— Mommy Owl (@Mommy__Owl) May 16, 2018
24. A taste of their own medicine
Apparently my cousin's kids cried because they couldn't eat raw garlic last night. And then cried when their mom let them. #whymykidiscrying
— Sarah Starrs | Cycle Coach (@sarahstarrs_) February 5, 2014
25. For those experts who recommend "understanding the problem"
It’s important to get to the root of a tantrum. What I do with my son is get on my knees, look him straight in the eyes, and calmly ask what’s bothering him.
— WTFDAD (@daddydoubts) February 13, 2019
Then I get slapped. So apparently the answer is me.
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