Help!!! My child's temper tantrums are driving me crazy. I don't know whether I should stay firm and have her calm down and behave and apologize first and foremost (she's five) and then take her to school, or let her know that no matter what she should go to school on time. I feel she needs to know her behavior is wrong and unacceptable, but I don't want her to manipulate me into staying home. I don't even know what she's doing or why. I can't see the situation straight right now. I almost want to have a tantrum myself. lol. (sort of) She gets frustrated instantly and made at herself . I don't want her to have low self esteem. Don't know what is the right thing to do anymore!! And whatever I do I tend to feel guilty. (Yes, I know about Supernanny and so far the suggestions are not working) She is very smart and very stubborn. What in the world am I supposed to do???