Worst adult tantrum stories: What are some of the worst adult tantrum stories you've heard?

There was a story in the news about an adult who lost a bet. Instead of taking it gracefully, he threw a tantrum at the bar where they made the bet. He started breaking glasses and scaring other customers. The bar had to call the police to deal with him. It was a really extreme reaction just because he lost a bet.

Stay calm. If you react to their tantrum with anger or frustration, it will only make things worse. Just let them vent for a bit without interrupting.

I once saw a man in a restaurant who didn't get the table he wanted. He started yelling at the hostess, stomping his feet like a child. His face turned bright red and he was waving his arms around. It was so embarrassing.

I knew a man who got really angry during a meeting at work because his idea wasn't immediately accepted. He banged his fist on the table, stood up abruptly and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him. It was quite embarrassing for everyone there.

At a family gathering, an adult may throw a tantrum if they don't like the way the party is organized. Maybe they expected a different type of food or a different seating arrangement. Instead of calmly discussing it, they start pouting, making sarcastic remarks, and might even storm out, leaving the family members shocked and disappointed.

Lack of emotional control also plays a part. Some people never learned how to manage their emotions well as they grew up. So when faced with disappointment or minor annoyances, like being in a traffic jam, they can't keep their cool and have a temper tantrum.

In a restaurant, a boy was given a plate of vegetables instead of fries. He was so unhappy that he started making a fuss. He pushed the plate away, banged his fists on the table and made all kinds of funny faces while complaining about the 'awful' vegetables. His parents were embarrassed but the rest of us found it rather amusing.

A little kid in a toy store. He wanted a toy truck that was out of stock. He started crying and shouting, 'My truck! My truck!' He even tried to climb the shelves to look for it. His mom had to carry him out while he was still reaching out for the empty spot where the truck should have been.

A friend told me about her toddler who had a tantrum because the dog wouldn't play with him. He chased the dog around the house, and when the dog hid under the couch, the toddler lay down beside the couch and wailed as if his heart was broken. It was really funny.

I knew of a preschool teacher who was always on her phone instead of interacting with the children. She'd just let the kids play by themselves without any guidance. Once, a little boy fell and hurt himself, but she didn't notice right away because she was too busy texting. This is really unacceptable as preschool teachers are supposed to be vigilant and take care of the kids.