When I talk about a tantrum it isn't what my friends talk about when they say tantrum.
Friends' Tantrum = Fussy or Our of Sorts in my house
Friends' Meltdown = Tantrum in my house
Friends' Devil Child = Meltdown in my house
I have taken to explaining to friends and family--think about a tantrum and increase it by 100% and add in very little visable remorse or fear of consequences. Then they sort of get it.
We use friends mostly for support as the closest family support is about 50 miles away.
When I talk about a tantrum
When I talk about a tantrum it isn't what my friends talk about when they say tantrum.
Friends' Tantrum = Fussy or Our of Sorts in my house
Friends' Meltdown = Tantrum in my house
Friends' Devil Child = Meltdown in my house
I have taken to explaining to friends and family--think about a tantrum and increase it by 100% and add in very little visable remorse or fear of consequences. Then they sort of get it.
We use friends mostly for support as the closest family support is about 50 miles away.