What Are Children Afraid of?
Nature/Environmental fears (insects, lightning, etc.)
Fears about hospitals (injection, surgery, etc.)
Fears related to imaginary situations (ghosts, monsters, etc.)
Being separated from parents
Fears related to abstract processes (dark, death, etc.)
Causes of fears
Generalizations: a child who was attacked by a dog may fear furry animals
Negative experiences: accidents, traumas, negative experiences before and after birth can form the basis of fears
Lack of information: For example; Why and how lightning strikes
Learning: They can take an example by observing their parents: the child of a mother who is afraid of cats is also afraid of cats.
Existential issues: death, worries about the loss of parents.
Symbolic fears: the feared situation may actually reflect a problem in the subconscious. The dark, fear of separation from the mother may represent sibling jealousy.
What can be done
Listen: Give her fear and time to express herself.
Reflect: ‘I see this bug is scaring you. You are worried because you are afraid, you do not know what to do. I can help you get over it’
Don’t underestimate her fear: What wouldn’t be scary for an adult can be hugely frightening in a child’s world. Investigate the source of the fear.
Security: State that he is safe even if he is afraid, talk about your security measures.
You can tell him to draw on his fears.
