Tantrum

A tantrum (also known as temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit or hissy fit) is an emotional expression or outburst.^[1][2][3] It is usually connected with those in emotional distress, that is represented by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence,^[4] defiance, angry ranting, an effect from making attempts to calm. Sometimes, tantrum can also make a person to hit others and other physically violent behavior.

Physical control in tantrum may be lost. The person may be unable to keep being still; and even if the purpose of the person is met, they may not be calmed. Throwing a temper tantrum can lead to a child getting detention or being suspended from school for older school age children. Tantrum may also be expressed in a long violent, angry outburst of talk, a stretched out or angry speech.^[5][6][7][8]

Certain conditions, such as autism and ADHD can increase the risk of a child throwing a tantrum or a meltdown. Contrary to popular belief, tantrums and meltdowns are not the same thing. As opposed to a tantrum, a meltdown happens when the child loses control in terms of behavior and can only be stopped when the child tires themselves out or if a parent calms them down.^[9]