Ugh, sounds like a spoiled brat! You shouldn't be feeling guilty for being frustrated with that. 2yo kids are always rambunctious, but even kids at that age shouldn't be allowed to run wild. It just creates more problems later. Not that someone without kids should criticize, but my guess is that some parents don't understand that kids really do need limits, structure, and appropriate discipline from a very young age - before 2 for sure.

A lot of adults find toddlers' behavior frustrating, even when they're the parents. I'm continually surprised at how often I see posts in the ADD/ADHD forum asking if their 2yo - 4yo kid might be ADHD but the "symptoms" they describe are completely normal behavior for kids that age!

I'm really proud of my brother for the way he's raising his son - he's a really devoted father and has always wanted to be the dad he never had (unlike me!) Little guy gets to be an energetic, playful, joyful kid, but he knows the rules and when he's out of line, I just say, "do you want me to tell your daddy what you're doing?" and he straightens right up!