Ever since my son has turned 3 he is afraid of everything that he never was before. Afraid of the dark, going into a room by his self. Is this just a phase?
2006-07-28 17:41:13 · 13 answers · asked by mommyaf 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
When kids are 2 they seem to have no fear. Even jumping off high places doesnt faze them. Once they learn that there are concequences to their actions then they start getting scared. They will realize that a certain cause will ultimately lead to a certain effect.
Yes its normal for your 3 year old to suddenly be afraid of things he wasn't scared of before. He has just realized some causes and effects, and is starting to undertsand the world around him can be a scary place sometimes. As long as his fear isnt extreme and doesn't stop him from living an ordinary 3 year old life then I would not worry. Comfort him when he needs your comfort and turn on a closet light in his room if hes scared of the dark.
On another note try to aviod watching any horror or gory flicks around him. Even if he seems like hes not paying attention he can still hear it and sees your reaction to the movies.
2006-07-28 17:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by innosint_lil_angel 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
OMG people why do people say such nasty things on here. It is a phase he is going through. My 9yr old has just finally got somewhat unscared of the dark, I think all kids at one time or another are afraid of things like the boogie man in the closet and that. I would bring it up to his pcp if it gets terrible worse like he wont go to bed or wont go in room or is having a panick attack over the things he is afraid of. Just give him all the love and reassurances that you can give him.
2006-07-29 06:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by chefaid90 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it is a phase, but if you work with it, he will outgrow it.
My son was scared of the man in the wall. We had paneling, he saw a face in the paneling. I explained to him that we had a doberman who would not let anyting happen to him, that she would take care of the man in the wall and anybody else was silly enough to try and hurt him.
Problem gone. I used reason to reason away the irrational,
Don't make fun of his fears, but help him work through them.
2006-07-28 17:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every child is different, mine was afraid of loud noises, but just be understanding and make a silly story up, like its dark because the ladybugs are sleeping, and stay with him in the dark, make him feel safe, like theres nothing wrong with being in the dark, take a torch and shine it on the walls, etc he ll grow out of it
2006-07-28 19:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by wonderwoman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show him that there is nothing to be afraid of.
Is there anything he has heard or seen latley that might be making him afraid to go into rooms by himself? A t.v. show?
2006-07-29 03:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the laddie needs is security and comfort.Play friendly games with him.If you are in a room he's wary of,when you leave pretend you've left something.Ask him to fetch it for you,Where your in sight.If he does,reward him with a kiss and a hug and a thank-you.......Good luck
2006-07-28 18:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library and read him books about what he is afraid about. Assure him everything is ok.
2006-07-29 06:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Miss America 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriouly what do you let him watch on T.V. t.v will be the first thing to scare the hell out of a child mine is 3 and half she is finally out of that but we had to change everything on her t.v to G
2006-07-28 17:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by punkprincess_0_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but work with him address his fears one by one ... and make sure you monitor what he sees on TV there's scary stuff out there ...even short glances at ads for movies ...this may help with one or two fear good luck!
2006-07-29 01:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by Clyde 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a phase all he needs is a little comfort from his mommy.
2006-07-29 11:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋