Over that??? I have told him there is nothing to be afraid of and I used to do it 4 times a year when I was little but he doesn't care. He's scared. Help!!
2006-08-10 03:48:27 · 8 answers · asked by Kookie M 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Relate the flying to something/someone he enjoys or looks up to like a movie or a hero of some sort. For example, if he's is into movies maybe show him some where the characters are on a plane or had to fly to get somewhere. Or if he is into sports or athletes explain how if they didn't fly they wouldn't be able to play games in other cities. Also, if you tell the flight attendants that it is his first time they might be able to help him once he is there by explaining things to him or giving some extra attention on the flight. Also, take him shopping before the flight so he can pick out something to do on the flight that he will enjoy, like a new book or game of some sort that will help him relax once he is in the air.
2006-08-10 11:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jamie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with Drug Him Up!!!
Being a Mother of three boys and a step mother of one, I had no problem when my sister's two boys came to live with me because of her health. (She almost died but praise God she is alive and well today)
Even though I had six boys in the house things went very smooth until one night it started to thunder and lightning. My sister's youngest son, aged 5 then, became deathly afraid and there was no reasoning in the world that would help. It was something I not only wasn't prepared for but couldn't understand because I enjoy watching such weather and had unknowingly taught my children to as well.
As a last resort before taking him to the emergency room, I called my family physician who instructed me to give him a dose of NyQuil or Benedril (something that would make him sleepy). That if I didn't have any in the house that a small amount of liquior mixed with water and sugar would also do the trick.
That night I gave Caleb the doseage of NyQuil that the doctor had directed and told him that it was special medicine that would allow him to see the rain, hear the thunder, and see the sky light up without being fearful. It wasn't long until Caleb began to peep out the window and was actually amazed at how beautiful the sky would appear when all lit up.
I always kept NyQuil in the house after that but only had to use it a couple more times. Caleb always tried to tough it out and finally came to the point that his fears of weather were gone. Caleb is 11 years old now and still remembers his majic medicine and to this day still enjoys the wonders of a storm.
2006-08-10 08:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by Julie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An adult is flying with him for the first time, right? If that's the case, he should be fine. If he's flying by himself, that could be a little trickier. Either way, he's just going to have to work through it.
My son's been flying since he was 4-1/2 and by himself since he was 6. His father was a complete jerk and told him that if I didn't fly with him the plane would crash (yeah, nice dad, huh??!). He even worked through that ok. It'll be fine. Tons of kids do it every day.
In the worst case, contact your pediatrician and outline the problem; ask if there's a mild relaxant that he or she can prescribe in the event that your son won't calm down.
Good luck & happy traveling!
2006-08-10 04:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him that is the only way he will get to go on the vacation. If he still won't fly, let him stay at home with a friend or a neighbor.
2006-08-10 03:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all dont listen to Fun Lovin Girl about the medicine thing........you don't need to drug your kid for this. If I were you I would talk to him about the fun things you will be doing on vacation and not so much about the plane ride. Then he will be excited and really want to go. Just keep reassuring him that flying is very safe and you will be there with him.
2006-08-10 04:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravol will help to calm him down for the trip (ask a pharmacist what dosage to give him). Maybe taking him to the airport to show him the planes may alleviate some of his fear...the place will become more familiar & he'll see lots of folks getting on & off of planes without issue.
2006-08-10 05:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by Ivyvine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend some time at the airport watching the planes and see a doctor about anti anxiety meds to help your son
2006-08-10 05:32:45 · answer #7 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its a fairly short flight i would say make it easy on urself and give him some knock out pills so he is asleep for most of the flight
2006-08-10 07:59:50 · answer #8 · answered by Double_D_1991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋