The DSM gives names like “disruptive mood dysregulation disorder” to temper tantrums in children and “binge eating disorder” to those who tend to overeat.
At half past eight, Mr. Dursley picked up his briefcase, pecked Mrs. Dursley on the cheek, and tried to kiss Dudley good-bye but missed , because Dudley was now having a tantrum and throwing his cereal at the walls .
When they're not having tantrums, toddlers really are wonderful little creatures, which reminds me of your question, Neil. Right, I asked you which statement about toddlers was true.
They ate in the zoo restaurant, and when Dudley had a tantrum because his Kinckerbocker glory wasn't big enough, Uncle Vernon bought him another one and Harry was allowed to finish the first.