Don't Judge Suri Cruise for Throwing an Epic Tantrum

on December 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

suri cruise and katie holmes Poor Katie Holmes. No, really. I know, I don't ordinarily feel moved to pity for moms who can give their children everything the world has to offer on a silver platter (or gold, or platinum), but I do feel sorry for Holmes in one respect: When her kid has a tantrum, as all children do, the moment is documented on film for all the world to see -- and criticize!

So apparently Suri Cruise had a tantrum of monstrous proportions in FAO Schwartz in NYC this week. Which, of course, served as a golden opportunity for sour-faced types everywhere to jump in and condemn the poor child as being spoiled. SPOILED! That girl is SPOILED!!

As if she were an egg-salad sandwich that was left out in the sun too long.

Look, I'm willing to bet there's not a single child who's ever walked into FAO Schwartz and NOT thrown a tantrum. You may as well take a kid into a gingerbread palace and say, "Okay, you can look at everything but you're only allowed to eat ONE Lifesaver."

WAAAAAHH!!

It's not an everyday experience, is what I'm trying to say, and kids that little just aren't equipped to process the sensory/emotional overload. Even Suri Cruise, who can probably have Disneyworld to herself if she feels like it.

Plus, if anything, Suri's tantrum proves she's not spoiled -- clearly, Mommy said "No" to something. And stuck to her guns, too! That's impressive. If I had as much money as Katie Holmes and the paparazzi were snapping pics of my screaming kid, I'd be tempted to buy her whatever she wanted just to get her to shut up.

What was the worst public tantrum your kid ever threw?

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Comments (48)

kkey75

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Just this week my 3 yo threw a kicking, screaming fit because I forgot to buy oranges. Yes, it was over fruit. I've got a weird one! Lol.

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meatball77

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

She's a little old to have an epic tantrum. Crazy/out of control tantrum in public with a toddler sure. With a young four year old possibly. Suri however is five. Five year olds should not be tantruming like that, it's not age appropriate.

However, she's been consistantly doing things that aren't age appropriate (bottle, being carried, pacifier, tantrums) which makes me think that she's got some developmental delays emotionally (which could be caused by her parents).

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Oh, and apparently her mother gave in to her tantrum and bought her something. So her tantrum worked.

jagamama0710

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM

The pictures don't look like she was having a "tantrum of monstrous proportions" at all. Just a few pictures of her crying and her arms crossed. That's hardly epic and not all that inappropriate for a 5 year old, imo, unless it were to happen all the time. My 4 1/2 year old threw a fit in Target the other day just because she didn't want to be there. That's very rare for her. She's normally very well-behaved, but we were all having a pretty bad day so while I didn't give in to her, I don't think it's "abnormal".

It DOES say though that Katie bought her a lollipop and some toys so she did give in.

sheramom4

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:32 PM

And she got what she wanted....a lollipop and toys and tantrum all done. On the other hand, here in the real world if our children so much as make a peep and we don't immediately remove them from the situation we are branded as terrible parents who give in. Our family rule is that if you misbehave, we leave after one warning....unfortunately there have been a few instances where I couldn't leave (picking up a prescription, diapers, or some other absolute need) and was in the store with a crying, irritated and frustrated toddler or child and I was on the recieving end of the stares of death from my fellow shoppers.

I have to agree with the comment above, 5 is waayyy too old to be having epic temper tantrums. Tantrums are a way for a toddler to communicate (albiet not a good way) and Suri should be able to communicate just fine. But, I also agree that she has often shown other behaviors that are below her age, as well as some above, hence her need to wear high heels everywhere.

MrsSimonsen

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Uh she is spoiled. Duh.

prplecat

on Dec 17, 2011 at 5:58 PM

Meh...you give in to tantrums, you get more tantrums. Kids only do what works. Mine had a few, but I'm an old, grouchy mom. If you make a noise like an air raid siren, that means you must need a nap. RIGHT AWAY. Even if we have to leave a full cart at the checkout...a few times of that, and the problem is solved! *lol*

Madelaine

on Dec 17, 2011 at 7:07 PM

wow

Nonmember comment from Liz

on Dec 17, 2011 at 7:27 PM

I was a very well behaved child, or as my siblings called me "the AAAANGEL," but I still had emotional moments like that when I was five. They didn't happen often at all, but they still happened on occasion. Honestly, we don't even know why she was crying.