[Kookie]

What do you do when your two year old decides to throw tantrums because of the silliest things?

[Lemanstom]

My half sister is 3 and she rarely does this as well, take the other day for example she started to throw a tantrum over having the wrong cup.
The important thing is not to take the attitude, the child maybe young but it needs to be punished e.g. told that they will lose a possesion for a certain time or get the child to be quiet and explain basically to them why what they are doing is wrong.
Hopefully if this works then tantrums will become less frequent. The punishment shouldn't be extreme however, the child needs to learn early on in life that bad behavior won't be tolerated and will result in a punishment/ telling off.

[Sam1]

There's a reason that age is called "The terrible two's", precisely b/c of these tantrums. As distressing as they may be, they're pretty normal. Two year olds don't have very many coping skills for the many frustrations they face now that they're two and much more aware of the world and themselves.

You have to be very reasonable with them, explain simply that *whatever* it is they're doing is not OK, and they need to stop. Warn them, and if that does'n't work, tell them they get a time out (removal to a place that's not nearly as fun as where they probably are). Ignoring them and their tantrum works, too, if you can, esp. if you're not in too public a place. Twos thrive on attention. P.S. If you have a specific example, it might be easier to advise.

Remember, regardless of how stressful this behavior might be, it's essential to keep your cool and don't lose your temper. Do not get into a power struggle with him/her, whatever it is that's happening will pass without consequence. If you make it a power thing, you'll likely create a bigger issue than something that basically will be out grown.

[Hollie]

try the naughty step thing lol x

[Marionetta]

Spanking usually worked on me and my sister (and on everyone I ever knew, ever).

Though generally that was when the intimidation of our parents didn't work first.
Eventually we figured out that the intimidation was a warning of what was to come.
It worked eventually and we stopped being such brats... well, I did at least (covering for your sister during this stage was probably the worst thing I have ever done but that's aside the point).

A child doesn't think rationally, you just have to associate something negative with what they are doing and eventually they'll stop. Nothing will work like magic though.

Point is, you're the parent, don't let your kid control you. Otherwise, they'll walk all over you the rest of your life.

[perfect~princess]

i take it ur a teen, and spanking, bad bad idea. for one it really doesn't do your child any good and two its actually illegal, not saying that you would, but imagine if you did and you got caught you could have your child taken into care, even yourself going to prision. it is after all a form of abuse.

i however have looked after many children under five and the best way i find is not to react with shouting or anything simply talk to them in a calm but little bit stern voice, and talk to them on they're level. explaining what they're doing is wrong, a child of two won't under stand the concept of taking away a posession, but definitely like hollie said the naughty step idea works, your supposed to do it by age, so two = two minutes. then when the time is up ask for an apology, kiss/cuddle and very soon they'll learn that the unwanted behaviour is not acceptable and that it won't be tolerated

but you have to remember children are only children and like us will get into moods sometimes so don't expect them to be perfect.