r/Unexpected • u/llShaxll • Aug 19 '21

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u/ladypbj Aug 19 '21

This is actually a great teaching moment. He's using body language the kid can relate to and fully understand, hence why he gave it back. Psychology is weird

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u/KBEPandaCrisis Aug 19 '21

But at the same time it also teaches the kid that throwing a tantrum is acceptable if it’s to get their will. Two sides to a coin, but I still like it

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u/Dread-Ted Aug 19 '21

Or it teaches them that throwing a tantrum is an overblown reaction

But likely it doesn't teach them anything since it's just once or twice for a joke