When we think of temper tantrums, what comes to mind? A crying child at a grocery store, perhaps, throwing themselves on the floor over a chocolate bar. But what if tantrums didn’t stop in childhood? What if they simply evolved into quieter, more manipulative forms, hidden behind emotional drama, threats, and even violence? This blog explores the uncomfortable truth: tantrums don’t vanish with age—they often grow into a darker emotional strategy used by adults, families, and even societal groups to gain control when things don’t go their way. Part 1: The Family Drama — When Love Turns Into Emotional Blackmail We often hear that children throw tantrums when they don’t get what they want. But many Indian parents do the same, only with more cunning. Imagine a young adult who wants to pursue arts, but the parents dream of a doctor in the family. Instead of healthy discussion, the parents resort to emotional manipulation : “You’ll break my heart.” "You will spoil my reputation." ...
In this blog, we will explore the psychology behind social evils in India, such as female foeticide, gender discrimination, corruption, cheating in exams, littering, appeasement, power dynamics, and domestic violence . We will discuss how these social evils contribute to mental disorders, how they are interconnected, and what can be done to address them.