The toddler tantrum stage can be very challenging. A common question from parents of deaf children is whether tantrums are caused by being deaf. The answer is no. Deafness does not affect a child’s development in a way that causes tantrums. Tantrums are a normal part of the toddler stage for all children. Deaf children may have tantrums at home, and this can sometimes be worsened by the fact that 90% of parents with deaf children do not learn sign language. A lack of language can make tantrums w