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Strangers lock toddler in plane bathroom to stop her tantrums

The video of a controversial incident on a plane has caused outrage, as two women reprimanded a screaming toddler by locking her in the bathroom on the aircraft. On a Juneyao Airlines flight from Guiyang to Shanghai, China, in late August, a one-year-old child, who was travelling with her grandparents, reportedly sobbed non-stop during the nearly three-hour flight according to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/strangers-lock-crying-tot-in-airplane-bathroom-to-educate-her/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NY Post</a>. After being fed up with the toddler's tantrum, two women who were strangers to the family reportedly transported her to the bathroom to “educate her.” Shockingly, the child’s grandmother consented to the treatment. The punitive pair then shared the video of this alleged “potty training” on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok. In the clip, the women can be seen seated in the locked lavatory with the screaming infant, as one of the women is heard saying, “If you stop crying, aunty will take you back to grandma” and “We won’t let you out unless you stop crying.” As the girl stopped crying, the woman filming the video picked her up and told her: “If you make any noise again, we’ll come back (to the bathroom).” One of the women was initially proud of her cruel and unusual-seeming form of discipline, as she wrote that the tantrum was so disruptive that “many passengers were using tissues to block their ears” while others “had moved to the back of the plane to escape the noise.” According to a statement from the airline, the little girl's mother, who was not travelling with them, reportedly sympathised with the self-appointed aeroplane posse’s behaviour. Since the video went viral, and was subsequently deleted, Juneyao Airlines’ reps have since condemned the pairs’ actions and apologised for the incident and “oversight of the crew”. Despite the video being wiped from the social media site, many were quick to slam the behaviour of the women, saying their discipline was completely unacceptable. “Adults in their 30s can have emotional breakdowns, but people don’t allow toddlers to have theirs,” one person commented, Another wrote, “The grandmother and the two aunts should be sued, and social services should intervene. If there are parents like this, children will suffer in the future.” “When will these people understand that babies have the right to cry and the right to travel, they are part of society, and so are babies!!!!!!!” declared a third. Image credits: Weibo

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Woman “bullied” on plane over budget seating trick

A young woman has recalled a flight from hell when she was “bullied” by a couple who were trying to utilise a seating hack that went viral on TikTok. The solo traveller took to Reddit to recount the story and ask social media users if she was in the wrong for her action. The woman began by saying she usually pays more to select her plane seat ahead of time, but a medical emergency on another plane had her waiting on standby and left with no option other than to sit in a middle seat. When she was finally able to board, she was greeted by a couple who had purchased both the window and aisle seats in a bid to have more space, utilising a travel “trick” that has been popular on TikTok. The method, which has been dubbed the 'poor man's business class', usually leaves travellers with an empty middle seat and more space, and few travellers opt to pick a middle seat. “When I got to my row the man and woman were chatting and sharing a snack... it was obvious they were together. I mentioned to the man that I'm in the middle, and he got up to let me in,” the unsuspecting traveller wrote on Reddit. “I asked them if they would prefer to sit together, I said I was totally okay with that. The woman reacted rudely to this and said ‘you're not supposed to be sitting here anyway’.” After noticing how the plane was full, she offered to show the pair her new ticket with the correct seat number on it. “She flicked her hand at my ticket and made a disgusted sound. I offered again if they wanted to sit together to which she didn't reply, her partner said it's okay and... made some small talk,” she continued. The man’s girlfriend then interrupted their conversation to ask,”'Did you use one of those third party websites to book your flight? It's so frustrating when people cheap out to inconvenience others.” The American woman explained that she had booked her flight directly and she had been placed on standby like everyone else and didn't choose the middle seat - she was assigned it. She then tried to keep the peace by refusing to engage with the furious woman. “I was so done with her attitude, I put my headphones on and attempted to do my own thing,” she explained. But the “entitled” girlfriend wasn't letting it go, as the woman explained, “This woman kept reaching over me and tapping her partner and trying to talk to him in a way that was super intrusive.” “I could tell even her partner was trying to engage her less so that she would hopefully stop, but she didn't.” “I think they tried to pull that tactic where they don't sit together on purpose...hoping no one will sit between them. But on full flights it doesn't work. And even so - it's not the other person's fault.” The traveller's post was met with hundreds of comments slamming the girlfriend’s behaviour, as one person wrote, “It's like a toddler having a tantrum.” “She was disappointed and a total a**hole. Gross entitled people,” another added. Another person applauded the traveller’s level-headed behaviour, writing, “Wow! You are my hero for keeping it classy - I’m afraid I would not have been as kind as you.” Image credits: Shutterstock

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Furious husband steals the show at a Brazilian beauty pageant

One beauty queen’s husband has caused a commotion at a pageant in Brazil, after the irate man stormed the stage to protest his wife coming second in the competition. Audience members at the Miss Gay Mato Grasso 2023 pageant could not have predicted what was coming when Emannuelly Belini - the contestant representing the municipality of Várzea Grande - was announced winner, and Cuiabá’s Nathally Becker as runner-up. The two embraced, with the crown on the way to Belini’s head, when Becker’s husband chose to storm the stage, bringing an end to the festivities when he snatched the sparkling headpiece only to smash it into the ground. according to local news outlet Globo. Footage of the incident began to circulate online shortly after, and while Becker’s outraged husband has not yet been publicly identified, thousands are now equipped with the knowledge that second place sparks rage in the man. He gave destroying the crown another go, and even tried to remove his wife from the stage, before the event’s security got involved and he was taken backstage. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PNBusFb7op4" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> The pageant’s coordinator, Malone Haenisch, later released a statement about what had transpired, trying to put reason to his actions, and stressing that the Miss Gay Mato Grosso judges had been fair in their decision to declare Belini as the winner. “He did not consider the result to be fair and caused all this inconvenience and damage,” Haenisch said, according to the New York Post. “We vehemently condemn the incident that occurred at the time of the crowning of the elected Miss when the partner of Miss Cuiabá, who was classified in second place, invaded the stage and aggressively destroyed the crown.” “We confirm the pageant jury’s choice and we sympathise with the elected Miss, as well as [Becker], as she is not responsible for the crazy attitudes of third parties.” Haenisch revealed that the pageant’s legal team had been informed of the events, and that any “necessary legal measures” would be taken, before circling back to the true star of the day - Bellini. “The Miss Mato Grosso Gay pageant team congratulates Miss Várzea Grande, Emannuelly Belini, elected Miss Gay Mato Grosso 2023 on the night of 27 May,” Haenisch said. “We reiterate our best wishes and wish you a glamorous reign, and that your activities may reflect the voice and desires of the LGBTQIAP+ community.” Images: TMZ / Youtube

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Research shows it’s harmful to smack your child, so what should parents do instead?

Today, if a parent smacks a child mid-tantrum in the supermarket, they are likely to get looks of disapproval from other shoppers. Smacking is not as socially acceptable as it used to be. Recent <a href="https://www.australianchildmaltreatmentstudy.org/the-prevalence-of-corporal-punishment-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">research</a> shows only 15% of people aged 16-24 view physical discipline as necessary to properly raise children. This compares with 38% of people over 65. But it still happens – and it is very harmful to children. So we need to help parents find alternative methods of discipline. <h2>It is more common than you might think</h2> In 2017, the royal commission into child sexual abuse recommended a national study on how common child abuse is in Australia. Early findings <a href="https://www.australianchildmaltreatmentstudy.org/the-prevalence-of-corporal-punishment-in-australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">released last month</a> revealed 61% of those aged 16-24 said they were physically hit for discipline four or more times during their childhood. The research also found those who were hit had almost double the risk of depression and anxiety. This partly because those who had been smacked as a child may have also experienced other forms of mistreatment, such as harsh parental reactions, neglect or insufficient support. This fits with other research showing negative consequences if children are smacked or hit. A 2016 <a href="https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000191" target="_blank" rel="noopener">review</a> of more than 70 international studies showed it was linked to reduced compliance with parents’ instructions over time, children having increased aggression and antisocial behaviour, mental health problems, and lower self-esteem. In adulthood, it is also linked to antisocial behaviour and being either a victim or perpetrator of intimate partner violence. <h2>What does the law say?</h2> Currently, the use of reasonable force for the purpose of discipline in the home remains lawful under <a href="https://aifs.gov.au/resources/resource-sheets/physical-punishment-legislation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">criminal law provisions</a> or common law principles made by courts. This is despite the fact it is illegal in most Australian states and territories in other settings such as schools, or between adults – where it is classed as assault. Many countries are changing their laws because they understand the harms and because it is a violation of <a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/convention-rights-child" target="_blank" rel="noopener">children’s right</a> to live a life free from violence. Already, <a href="https://endcorporalpunishment.org/countdown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">63 countries</a> have banned corporal punishment for children, including New Zealand, Sweden, Denmark, South Korea, Wales, Scotland, France and Japan. Parenting and family researchers have <a href="https://theconversation.com/lets-talk-about-making-smacking-children-illegal-16399" target="_blank" rel="noopener">long been pushing</a> for an end to corporal punishment <a href="https://www.3aw.com.au/growing-calls-to-make-smacking-children-illegal-as-england-considers-move/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">in Australia</a> as well. <h2>Parenting is stressful</h2> But this is not just about law reform. Raising kids can be challenging at the best of times. Kids misbehave or may not be in control of their emotions, and parents need to provide guidance to their children about what is appropriate behaviour. The good news is there are <a href="https://rdcu.be/cEvhu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">evidence-based alternatives</a> to smacking. These are <a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220607-what-should-you-do-when-a-child-misbehaves" target="_blank" rel="noopener">strategies</a> that aim to help children understand what behaviours are expected, teach them to work through their feelings and learn how to repair a situation or solve a problem. These approaches lead to much better outcomes for parents and children, including more realistic expectations on the part of the parent and a better relationship between the parent and child. They also improve a child’s well-being and mental health. <h2>So, what are the alternatives to smacking?</h2> Here are some approaches to consider with your child: 1. Give clear and consistent limits about what you expect Children need to know how you want them to behave and for this to be clear. An example might be: “It’s not OK to hit your brother” or “You can’t take lollies off the supermarket shelves without asking me first.” 2. Manage your own emotions Anger is contagious, so try not to lose your temper in front of your kids. Instead, pause before you react: take three deep breaths, have a cold drink of water, or step outside for a moment. 3. Be a good role model for your child when you don’t manage situations well Parents need to show how they manage their own emotions - or make amends when they act in less-than-ideal ways. Parents should be brave enough to say “I’m sorry I got angry and shouted at you. I wasn’t very patient.” 4. Explore the emotions behind behaviour Kids can be uncertain or confused by their emotions. So, try and help them understand their feelings. This could include saying something like “I can see you felt left out and jealous”. Also validate their emotions because this helps them feel accepted by you while learning to understand and manage their feelings. For example, say “It’s difficult when this happens”. When they are calmer, you could explore other feelings behind their actions. This is about separating feelings (jealousy, frustration) from behaviour (hitting). All feelings are okay, but not all behaviours. 5. Resolve problems when everyone is calm No one can think, talk or listen properly if they are upset. Take time to do some breathing or something soothing with your child. Or perhaps they need a run around to release strong feelings. 6. Support children to make amends When everyone is calmer, help them work out the solution or next step. This teaches them how to resolve situations, repair relationships and take responsibility for their behaviour. You might say something like, “It can be embarrassing saying sorry to someone you’ve been angry with. What do you think might help?” 7. Explore natural consequences If something is broken, children might need to fix it, use pocket money to replace it, or explore what might make the situation better. Children need family rules about behaviour and it can be useful to discuss what should happen if these are broken. Getting discipline right is not easy as a parent, grandparent or carer. And this can be especially difficult if you were brought up with smacking (and have older relatives telling you it is “fine”). It’s worth remembering a <a href="https://www.childmatters.org.nz/downloads/CUB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">slogan</a> frequently used when we talk about an end to smacking: “children are unbeatable”. They deserve the same protection from violence as adults. This article originally appeared in <a href="https://theconversation.com/research-shows-its-harmful-to-smack-your-child-so-what-should-parents-do-instead-186739" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Conversation</a>. Image: Shutterstock

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Great-grandmother's hack for stopping toddler tantrums

A woman has shared invaluable advice she once received from her great-grandmother on how to diffuse toddler tantrums in just minutes."My great grandmother was a very strong willed Mexican woman and ever single time she heard this baby cry or toddler have a tantrum she would say the same thing," the woman explained in a Tik Tok video. "Mija! Put the baby in the bath or bring it outside," she would always yell to parents who were dealing with a difficult child.The woman, Lydia, is the mother of a teething baby and a very cheeky two-year-old toddler, and says her two boys have been "miserable" lately. During a particularly tough day, Lydia remembered her great-grandmother's advice and decided to put it to the test - and discovered it really did work.The struggling mother couldn't believe that the trick managed to work like a charm, so she consulted her paediatrician on her next visit. The doctor backed the great-grandmother's tactic, saying there's a scientific reason why it works."It turns out that two major factors increases serotonin levels in babies, toddlers and anybody else - an increase in core body temperature and an increase in oxygen in your blood stream," she explained.Lydia concluded the video by sharing the fail-proof saying with fellow parents, "If you're having a bad day and your kids are a wreck, put the baby in the tub or put the baby outside!"Online followers thanked Lydia for her advice, with many saying they never thought of the trick before. "Those abuelitas sure knew their stuff!! Grateful for them and their wisdom!" one person commented. Another said, "Such great advice! Love it!"One mum also took to the post hinting that it's not just something that works on kids, "Works on mum's too! I always feel better after a bath or a sit on the porch."Image credits: Getty Images

Family & Pets

Tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas hits Dad and gets scolded by Mum

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text "> Greek tennis legend Stefanos Tsitsipas got more than he bargained for when he smashed his tennis racket in anger and accidentally hit his father and coach Apostolos. Tsitsipas was playing against Nick Kyrgios, hot-headed Aussie tennis star, and was furious after losing a set to the Aussie. Tsitsipas slammed his racquet into the bench and accidentally clipped his father and captain Apostolos Tsitsipas on the forearm. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en-gb"> Here's the moment Stefanos Tsitsipas injured his Dad Apostolos when he smashed his racket!! (<a href="https://twitter.com/ATPMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ATPMedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/primevideosport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@primevideosport</a> 📹) <a href="https://t.co/QDLgJlbrOh">pic.twitter.com/QDLgJlbrOh</a> — JC 🎾. (@Joe__Tennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Joe__Tennis/status/1214507999093497856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">7 January 2020</a></blockquote> His dad was not impressed and walked away briefly, before Tsitsipas’ mother Julia emerged from the crowd to yell at him for his behaviour. However, the dressing down from mum did little to ease Tsitsipas’ temper as he received a point penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct early in the second set. This was after he smashed a ball into the bench, just missing his dad again. Tsitsipas said it was an accident. “It happened accidentally. I didn’t mean to do it and straight away forgot about it and moved on from there,” Tsitsipas said. “I wasn’t aiming to do that, so it went out of control, unfortunately.” Kyrgios, World No. 30, returned from injury claimed a 7-6 (9-7) 6-7 (3-7) 7-5 (7-5) victory in more than two and a half hours against Tsitsipas. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BfZOvJMbZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BfZOvJMbZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">What a night. The vibes are real with this team 🙏🏽👾 So proud of all of you, we are all playing a role!👑 See everyone in Sydney!! Let’s keep pushing and working together to overcome these tragic fires. All love ❤️</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/k1ngkyrg1os/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank"> NK</a> (@k1ngkyrg1os) on Jan 7, 2020 at 7:22am PST </div> </blockquote> However, Kyrgios doesn’t hold Tsitsipas’ outburst against him. “I didn’t see it (incident). I don’t think he meant it as well. I don’t think you should be giving it too much attention or looking too far into it, to be honest,” Kyrgios said. “I’ve done some stupid things as well in the heat of the moment, so it was obviously an accident.” </div> </div> </div> <div class="post-action-bar-component-wrapper"> <div class="post-actions-component"> <div class="upper-row"></div> </div> </div>

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Donald Trump’s bizarre 20-minute "temper tantrum" caught on camera

Has Donald Trump, to no one’s surprise, officially lost the plot? With the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives only last month, it hasn’t taken long for the leader of the free world to lash out in an on-camera argument with House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Seated in the Oval Office, President Trump discussed funding for the infamous border wall between the US and Mexico with the two leaders. A partial shutdown is edging closer, as December 21 will see funding for many agencies to expire. The discussion quickly took a turn when Trump put forward the request for $US5 billion to help build the wall, but Democrats were only ready to shell out $US1.3 billion. The conversation became more heated with every passing second, as the three politicians “pointed fingers, raised their voices and interrupted each other repeatedly as they fought over policy and politics” as reported by the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/schumer-pelosi-set-to-meet-with-trump-on-wall-but-house-gop-stands-firm/2018/12/11/2604b1ae-fd56-11e8-862a-b6a6f3ce8199_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d408be7ad7e1" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>. Neither side was ready to back down, as they fought to have their way. But in true Trump fashion, the President chose to take it one step further and make personal attacks against the leaders. Schumer repeated former President Barack Obama’s words as he warned Trump: “Elections have consequences, Mr President.” He probed Trump even further by saying he should not shut down the government just because he “can’t get his way”. “You just say my way or you shut down the government,” Schumer said as he lashed out. The constant back and forth continued as Trump attacked Pelosi’s political performance, saying: “Nancy’s in a situation where it’s not easy for her to talk right now.” “Please don’t characterise the strength I bring to this meeting,” she shot back. She went on to say: “The fact is you do not have the votes in the House.” Reporters in the room were left dumbstruck as they witnessed the argument first-hand, which went on for 20 minutes, with Pelosi constantly asking Trump to turn the cameras off for the meeting. Pelosi also said: “This has spiralled downwards.” The argument ended after Trump threatened to shut down the government, saying it’s a measure he’s willing to take if it means he gets what he wants. Pelosi and Schumer both advised the President to not make such a drastic decision, but he remained firm on his word as he said: “I am proud to shut down the government for border security, Chuck. I’m going to shut it down for border security. “If we don’t get what we want, one way or the other, whether it’s through you, through military, through anything you want to call, I will shut down the government. I will take the mantle. I will take the mantle, I will be the one to shut it down.” After the heated discussion, Pelosi and Schumer took to the White House lawn to speak to reporters about the incident that had just occurred. “We came in here in good faith and we are entering into this kind of a discussion in the public view,” said Pelosi. “He says, ‘We can pass it in the House right now’. He doesn’t have the votes in the House, to pass whatever his agenda is with that wall in it. “We are telling him, we will keep the government open, with a proposal that Schumer suggested. Why doesn’t he just think about it? In fact, I asked him to pray over it.” When asked about the productivity behind-the-scenes, Pelosi said: “You want to know who is more productive behind the scenes? I hear some of the reporters saying, ‘Why do we not want transparency in this discussion question?’ “We don’t want to contradict the president when he is putting fourth figures that have no reality … I didn’t want to, in front of those people, (say) ‘You don’t know what you’re talking about.’” Schumer accused Trump of throwing a “temper tantrum” saying: “This temper tantrum that he seems to throw – will not get him his wall, and it will hurt a lot of people because he will cause a shutdown. “He admitted he wanted a shutdown. It is hard to believe he would want that.” Addressing the press, House Speaker Paul Ryan said: “Our position is the president’s position. “We share the president’s goal … we need to secure the border.” <iframe width="480" height="290" scrolling="no" src="https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/c/embed/d456664a-3c87-4298-8f8b-dff1c2373b96" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> In a speech on the Senate floor, Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell warned it would be a “very, very long month” if the Democrats refused to back Trump's requests over the wall. “For the nation’s sake, I hope that my Democratic friends are prepared to have a serious discussion and reach an accommodation with the president on funding for border security,” he said. This was the first time after the midterm elections that Trump came face-to-face with Democrats in the Oval Office. Something tells us this is only just the beginning.

News

Justin Trudeau's son chucks a tantrum and the internet is loving it

He might be the son of one of the most influential figures in the world, but Justin Trudeau’s youngest Hadrien has proven that he’s just like any other three-year-old on a recent trip to India, with photos of his hilarious tantrum having the internet in stitches. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau youngest son Hadrien is my spirit animal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Canada</a> <a href="https://t.co/zykUcCKxTW">pic.twitter.com/zykUcCKxTW</a> — Magnus (@usmagn) <a href="https://twitter.com/usmagn/status/972118194772152320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2018</a></blockquote> The Trudeau’s were on tour of India in February, and while it seems like they had a good time for the most part, some of the photos of Hadrien are hilarious. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's Youngest Son Stole the Show During their Recent India Tour<a href="https://t.co/zeiLOPmPM9">https://t.co/zeiLOPmPM9</a> <a href="https://t.co/URRikt0XYH">pic.twitter.com/URRikt0XYH</a> — Cosmopolitan India (@CosmoIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/CosmoIndia/status/969127614613827584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2018</a></blockquote> The three-year-old has since become an internet sensation. And he’s quickly become the subject of a range of internet memes. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Jr. Trudeau saw this one coming. <a href="https://t.co/iAPUYo8lav">pic.twitter.com/iAPUYo8lav</a> — All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllIndiaBakchod/status/968037938192961536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2018</a></blockquote> What a cute bunch of photos!

Technology

Unsettled child’s eight-hour inflight tantrum filmed by passenger

A passenger on a flight from Germany to New York has shared shocking footage of a toddler’s tantrum, which lasted the entirety of the eight-hour flight. Shane Townley, an artist from New York City, recorded the footage as the toddler climbed over seats and screamed at the top of his voice before the flight had taken off. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hv1aczlrMsk" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> The boy’s mother is not identified in the footage, but is heard asking the flight attending to, “Get the WiFi going so we can get the iPad going”. The footage cuts to different sections of the flight, where the nightmare child is running around the plane and doing what he wants as the hours drag by. Townley uploaded the footage to YouTube, writing, “Watch as this kid runs and screams throughout the entire flight while the mother does little to nothing to stop him. “3 years old on a 8 hour flight from Germany to Newark NJ. He never quits!” In a <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/" target="_blank">later interview with Daily Mail</a>, Townley explained he did not contact the airline, “but I’m certain someone did as the entire plane was affected the whole time.” Understandably, the video has attracted lots of commons online. “If this started before the plane took off, the plane should have taxied back to the terminal and kicked the kid and his parents off. This kind of behaviour is just unacceptable,” one wrote. “Call an exorcist,” another added. What are your thoughts? Do you think the mother did everything she could? Or is it just one of those things that’s going to happen when you’re travelling with toddlers?

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Dad responds to judgemental diners after his toddler’s restaurant tantrum

A dad has posted a photo of his daughter throwing a temper tantrum on his blog to change judgemental attitudes towards parents. Clint Evans, the dad behind <a href="http://www.byclintedwards.com/" target="_blank">No Idea What I'm Doing: A Daddy Blog</a>, and his wife took their kids out to a family dinner, when his toddler had a tantrum. He was forced to take her out of the restaurant to calm her down, but not before receiving judgemental stares from other diners. In a post to Facebook, Evans writes: "She had a meltdown because mum wouldn't let her throw chicken strips. So she screamed, and screamed, and kicked and kicked, and since I was the only one finished with my meal, I had the pleasure of dragging her out of Red Robin." He continues: “I carried her past the bar and everyone stared at me, most of them childless, I assumed. No one with children would give me that straight faced, lip twisted, look that seems to say, ‘If you can't control your kid, then don't go out.’” Evans has something to say about that. “Well... no. I can't control her. Not all the time. Not yet,” he says. “She's two and it's going to take years to teach her how to act appropriately in public, and the only way I am ever going to teach that is to take her out and show her what's right and wrong. By saying no a million times, letting her throw a fit, and telling her no again.” He ended with a plea for people to take a second to rethink their criticism and try to empathise rather than judge. “I get it. Kids are irritating when they are loud in a restaurant. I know. I’m living it. But before you get angry and judgmental, realise that what you are witnessing is not bad parenting, but rather, parents working hard to fix the situation. You are looking at what it takes to turn a child into a person.” Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/01/superstar-grandmas-picture-book-defying-old-stereotypes/">“Superstar Grandmas” children’s book defying old stereotypes</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/01/the-new-grandparenting-handbook/">The new grandparenting handbook</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/01/hilarious-video-of-grandparents-worrying-about-their-granddaughter/">Hilarious video of grandparents worrying about their granddaughter</a>

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Queen has a patient chuckle during toddler’s spectacular tantrum

Yesterday, the Queen joined the UK’s political leaders to open a new memorial to the nation’s war veterans. However, it was a huffy young boy who stole the show. Calmly watching on as the boy’s mother tried to settle him down, the Queen was the epitome of grace as she accepted his offering of flowers. We’d say after almost 91 years, the great-grandmother has had her fair share of dealing with cheeky children! Watch the tot’s (undoubtedly memorable) encounter with Her Majesty above and tell us in the comments below, what’s the most inappropriate situation your children or grandchildren ever threw a tantrum? Video: AP. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2017/03/weirdest-gifts-royal-family-received/">The strange gifts the Royal family received in the past year</a> <a href="/news/news/2017/03/the-six-words-the-royals-never-use/">The six words the royals never use</a> <a href="/news/news/2017/03/queens-signals-for-help-leaving-conversations/">Queen’s secret signals for help revealed</a>

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Tips for dealing with grandkids with gumption

All grandparents can agree there’s nothing like spending quality time with the brood of lively and loving grandkids. While most of the time visits are fun and happy, we all know kids can have their grumpy moments. Whether they are moody, misbehaving or throwing a temper tantrum, sometimes it can be hard to recall what you did back in the days of raising your own children. We’re sure those tried-and-tested techniques will come back to you but here are some quick tips to deal with a sulking child. Remember if nothing works, one of the perks of being a grandparent is you can just send them back to their parents! We are kidding, of course. There’s nothing like spoiling your grandkids rotten and strengthening the bond with the young ones. Grandparent’s love Grandparents are generally a bit more patient with grandkids than parents (chalk it up to the "been there, done that" attitude). Parents might not give grumpy kids the time of day but sometimes all your grandchild needs is some love, care and hugs from grandma or grandpa. Listen to their problems, spend some time and shower them with unconditional love and support. Communicate differently Often a temper tantrum is a way to express frustration, displeasure or anger. Explain to your grandkids there are better ways of communicating their feelings that will get better results. Teach them the correct ways of asking for attention and respond positively when they express themselves without resorting to sulking, moodiness or yelling. Teach respect Explain to your grandchildren their grumpy behaviour affects others whether it’s you, parents, siblings and even pets. Teach them everybody deserves respects and how important it is to respect others. Distract them Sometimes all a child needs to get them out of a bad mood is a job or a project. Get them to help you with activities like a puzzle, an arts and craft project or help with the gardening. Giving them a sense of responsibility especially an important job like helping an adult will usually refocus their energy from a tantrum to the task at hand and makes them feel special. Don’t respond Sometimes it’s best not to focus on their sulking. Don’t punish them or give attention to their bad mood. Simply not responding to grumpy behaviour will let them learn it is not the best way to communicate their feelings and needs. Often, like adults, children just need some space and time to cool down. However, grandkids still need to comply with rules even if they are sulking. If they break rules, deal with that particularly behaviour rather than the moody attitude.

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The top 5 reasons toddlers throw tantrums

Whilst to the outside world little people may appear to have it easy, it's actually not always the case – just ask any toddler who's had their toast cut up the wrong way in the morning and they'll be the first to reassure you of that. But the stresses and strains don't just start and finish with breakfast. There's a whole day of challenges to overcome when you're small. And when things don't go according to plan, sometimes there's nothing else for it but to face the problem in the only way you know how. Scream, shout and generally act your age. Here are the top things causing stress to toddlers right now: 1. The watermelon is not pink enough A common problem for many toddlers is that food can just be so…well, unpredictable. For example, take that watermelon that your toddler had yesterday and really enjoyed. Well, today it's, quite simply, not up to par. It's not as pink, not as juicy and just not as goddamn enjoyable. And the same applies for all manner of edibles. Yesterday's favourite Bolognese is now too spicy and has way too much tomato in – seriously, did you double that flavour overnight Mum? The quiche that was enthusiastically inhaled only last week (and you've now made in vast quantities) is now declared "yucky". And those sandwiches cut up in squares and not triangles? Hey, let's not even go there. Cue – food being thrown across the room. 2. The cat/dog/hamster doesn't want to be cuddled Imagine wanting to do nothing but give your love to an innocent animal? Imagine wanting to squeeze them so hard that their eyes pop out and they gasp for breathe? And imagine how you'd feel if all they did was run as far away from you as possible? Do I need to say any more? You would be pretty upset too right? Cue – an animal being chased continuously by a small person emitting a high-pitched scream interspersed with episodes of foot stomping and grasping of fur. 3. Their favourite show has ended When you have little concept of time or understanding that most things in life have a start and end, it can be really disturbing to be watching a favourite episode of Peppa Pig, only to have it finish. Sure, it may have ended on a happy note with Daddy Pig once again displaying his failings in life, but that's not the point. The point is that IT'S ENDED, your toddler's NOT HAPPY and, quite frankly, it's entirely your fault! Cue – much pointing at the TV shouting 'MORE' or 'AGAIN', accompanied by increasingly desperate flailing movements on the floor. 4. You looked at them No one likes being stared at and your toddler is no different. Of course, you may have only glanced in their direction for a millisecond to check that they weren't up to mischief, but a look is still a look in a toddler book. Besides, when you're focused on a task at hand, such as removing all of the pages out of a book, creating a masterpiece on the wall with crayons, or heading for a dunk in the dog's water bowl, there's nothing more distracting than being watched, right? Cue – balled fists and glowering eyes….if looks could kill! (Ironic I know!) 5. You interrupted their activity A toddler's world is one of discovery, imagination and play and there's nothing better than being left to your own devices in order to fully embrace this. So you can understand how annoying it is when you're playing with a screwdriver, opening and closing drawers on your fingers, exploring electricity sockets and climbing into small confined spaces and someone disturbs you. And, worse still, puts an end to your fun! Cue – screams of frustration and repeated attempts to return to the scene to try to continue play. Of course this is far from an exhaustive list - because for that we would need a lot more time. Written by Jo Hartley. Appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank">Stuff.co.nz. </a> Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/02/vintage-photos-capture-pure-innocence-of-children/">Vintage photos capture the pure innocence of children</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/02/how-to-bring-up-a-happy-child/">22 tips for bringing up a happy child</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2016/01/grandparents-make-grandchildren-happy-study/">Why the grandparent grandchild relationship is important for happiness</a>

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Koala throws tantrum and cries after friend kicks it out of tree

Two koalas have been caught on camera brawling over prime position on a tree that we assume has the tastiest gum tree leaves. Like most fighting, it’s not a pretty sight – and the losing koala’s yelps and cries does not make for pleasant listening. The video was uploaded by Alicia Alexander who says there was a good ending as the bullied koala won back his claim on the tree by nightfall. She writes: “Welcome to a glimpse of what it is like living amongst a wild koala population during mating season! Mating and territory fighting is a regular occurrence during this time of season, and their sounds are terrifying!” Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/11/cats-are-like-psychopaths-gallery/">11 ways cats are like “psychopaths”</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/09/dogs-make-the-best-companions/">8 reasons why dogs are the bee’s knees</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/08/signs-your-pet-is-sick/">10 signs your pet is sick</a>

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