You're at the supermarket checkout with your 4-year-old and a full trolley. They've spotted the sweets by the till and are begging for one. You've said no. Suddenly they're on the floor, kicking and screaming. Other shoppers are staring and the queue is building. You're exhausted and need to get home. What do you do?

Which response is closest to what you'd do?

• You move the trolley aside, kneel down, name their feelings, and keep the boundary (no sweet today) but offer a small choice for later—e.g. fruit at home. You stay calm and follow through.
• You let them scream and focus on paying. You scroll or stare at your phone until you're done. You assume they'll tire themselves out.
• You order them up: "Get up now." You lift them, use a sharp tone, and warn there will be consequences at home. You don't negotiate.
• As the meltdown gets worse and eyes turn your way, you give in: you grab the sweet and say "Fine, but never again." You're just glad it stops.