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1 Personal Application Assignment on Managing Toddler Tantrums Student Name Affiliation Course Professor Name Date
2 Personal Application Assignment on Managing Toddler Tantrums Concrete Experience One day at the grocery store, as I finalized my shopping and went to the cashier, I stood behind a man with a toddler sitting in his shopping cart. The toddler, whose name I later learned was Katie, had the most pleasant demeanor and kept smiling at me. However, when her father told her it was time to leave the cart, she adamantly refused with a sharp 'no.' This innocent protest soon escalated into a full-blown tantrum. She gripped the cart's handles, howling loudly and causing a scene that captured the attention of everybody in the store. Despite her visibly angry father's attempts to soothe her, she would not budge. I shifted my cart to another cashier, avoiding the drama. To my surprise, within minutes, Katie's tantrum had ceased. Her father whispered something in her ear, and she smiled and waved goodbye to the astounded onlookers. Reflective Observation As someone who values structure and order, I was initially appalled by the chaos I witnessed. I quickly judged, blaming the parents for their child's behavior. I wondered how a child could humiliate her father in such a way. Katie's rapid mood swings from a sweet, waving child to a screaming tantrum-thrower left me puzzled. Did she switch moods because she was tired, hungry, or high-strung? Many customers shared my thoughts. One kind middle-aged lady offered to help while the rest watched indifferently. I wondered about the father's state of mind throughout this ordeal and how much patience and love it took to endure such humiliation. Lastly, I contemplated how bystanders like me might influence such situations. Abstract Conceptualization
3 The tantrum unfolded as a biological homeostatic feedback mechanism (Wakim & Grewal, 2021.). It involves a stimulus triggering a reaction, which can be negative or positive. In this case, the trigger might have been the fear of being removed from the shopping cart. Perhaps the child thoroughly enjoyed the trolley ride and did not want to leave. Maybe she did not want to leave the store, probably because she did not like the idea of going back home. This triggered anger in Katie, leading to her tantrum. Her father's attempts to soothe her resembled a positive feedback loop, exacerbating the distress. However, when he whispered words of comfort, it acted like a negative feedback loop, calming her down. Active Experimentation Raising children presents various challenges, offering opportunities to develop valuable managerial skills applicable in the workplace. It turns out tantrums are a normal part of toddler development, not necessarily a result of poor parenting (Fotuhi, 2021, para. 1). Toddlers experience significant emotional growth and may struggle to manage their emotions, leading to outbursts (Fotuhi, 2021, para. 2). How we respond as adults matters. Reflecting on this experience, I realized I could have played a role in diffusing the situation. I could have smiled at Katie or offered a friendly wave, potentially easing her discomfort. I also should have shown more empathy toward her father, who likely endured considerable emotional strain. A simple act of kindness, like picking up some candy for Katie, might have made a significant difference (Lunenburg, 2011, p. 1). Tantrums are certainly a normal part of childhood progress; thus, parents cannot not be blamed for such incidences. Rather, as onlookers, we can contribute to a kindlier world by supporting them and understanding them. I have learned valuable lessons from this experience and suggest that public spaces sensitize their staff to these aspects of human interaction.
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4 References Fotuhi, M. (January 2021). The Science of Tantrums. NeuroGrow; Brain Fitness Centre. https://neurogrow.com/the-science-of-tantrums/ Wakin S, and Grewal, M (June 2021). 10.7: Homeostasis and Feedback. Biology Libre Texts. https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Human_Biology/Book %3A_Human_Biology_(Wakim_and_Grewal)/10%3A_Introduction_to_the_Human_Bo dy/10.7%3A_Homeostasis_and_Feedback . Lunenburg, F. C. (2011). Goal-setting theory of motivation. International journal of management, business, and administration, 15(1), 1-6.

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