Difference between whining and tantrum?

Dcubed · July 2009

To me they are both annoying but I don't really know the difference...does whining include crying or is it just the annoying noise and sound in their voice?

KoriBrett · July 2009

DD whining "I waaaaaannnnnt to goooooo to the paaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrk"

DD tantrum "NO! I don't WANT to MOMMY, I'm MAD!!" and stomping off in a huff.

DS whining is just crying at this point.

DS tantrums - throws self violently onto the floor, writhes, screams as if in pain, arches back, kicks, hits..... but he's cute! Tongue Tied

npeacock · July 2009

KoriBrett:

DD whining "I waaaaaannnnnt to goooooo to the paaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrk"

DD tantrum "NO! I don't WANT to MOMMY, I'm MAD!!" and stomping off in a huff.

DS whining is just crying at this point.

DS tantrums - throws self violently onto the floor, writhes, screams as if in pain, arches back, kicks, hits..... but he's cute!

BWAHAHAHHAHHAHAHHA~!!!!! Have you been in my house? Except DS's tantrums include a combo of your DD's and DS's - fun times.

annak23 · July 2009

Whining= fake crying (no tears), overly dramatic

Tantrum= demanding, "I want popcicle NOW!", throwing self on floor, screaming

dpdw · July 2009

If you have to ask the difference you haven't experienced a tantrum. Count yourself lucky. And tell me your secret.

Kelly Madonna · July 2009

For DD, whining is just the voice. The tone, even if she's asking for something, a normal question, it can come out in a whine. A tantrum involves being p*ssed off & angry about something.

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