And I wonder how many of these tantrums, whether at a front desk or standing in line somewhere, is just a ploy to get something for nothing. (Make a big fuss and get my meal, and possibly the family's, for free.)
I like when guests get magic moments. But it irks me when a guest is given something just to be shut up and out of their face. That just condones and instigates further bad behavior, and ends up creating a monster. Glad to say adults throwing a temper tantrum does not always work in their favor.
Funny how instances happen where nothing can please a guest and the ONLY thing that will make them happy are free tickets to a hard event. (Just as an example.)