My DS7 started throwing tantrums when he was 4 months old. It was AWFUL!!! When he was about 2 we'd go to the store and he'd be throwing stuff out of the cart as fast as I'd put it in. When he was 3 he banged his head on his bed and actually hit the foot board and knocked a tooth loose. Did I mention awful??? But now he is 7 and he does not throw fits any more and behaves very well at school - in fact he'd die if he ever got in trouble at school and has just calmed down over all. He can still be intense but at least he doesn't throw fits any more. So for those of you with younger kids, there is hope down the line!!!
It was such a shock to me as DS10 NEVER once in his life threw a fit. He was so verbal and could understand at such an early age and could be reasoned with that he just never had tantrums. But I do think alot of it is personality. He is very laid back and a go with the flow kind of guy. My DS7 is much more intense.
I've always tried to put the good spin on both of my kids abilities. DS7 is the one I've always said would be the one to change the world because of his stubborness and drive. DS10 will be the one to do something in the creative field. It will be interesting to see how it all turns out!
