Can you ignore a child who is screaming because they aren't getting their way?

Can you ignore a child who is screaming because they aren't getting their way?
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Yes. You CAN adjust to it. The problem is that the average kid learns quickly that you cannot tolerate it in a public place—like a restaurant or the mall.
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