Question

Why do parents and caregivers sometimes give in to temper tantrums? What message does this send the child? What about other children who witness it?

Answer 1

Parents sometimes give in to temper tantrums because the child can frustrate the parent/caregiver to the point where they want to give in, just so they stop. This message tells the child that if they throw temper tantrums, their parent/caregiver will give them what they want. Other children can possibly receive the same idea from witnessing this.