Temper tantrums were unheard of when I grew up. And I am NOT kidding. There is no way I would have ever gotten away with that. My bottom would still sting if I ever tried it. My dad's response to any inquiry as to why I should or should NOT do something was "Because I told you so!!" Learning to follow rules is a lessson best learned -- the earlier in life -- the better!
But then, some of us just have higher standards, than others. It may be too difficult/intellectual for "some" to follow. They do use big words and have less pictures.
I mentioned this last week regarding Boeing moving its headquarters there. BIG mistake for Boeing!!
Others I am sure have more knowledge than I do regarding this, BUT my experience in non union workplaces is that workers have no recourse but to do "as they are told and keep quiet about any problems."