2007-01-06 04:32:43 · 11 answers · asked by mp 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I would try getting him a nightlight.
2007-01-06 04:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by tdc923 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several suggestions you could try. For example, night lights, soothing music, spraying a light mist of room deodorizer in the room, allowing your son to sleep with a favoriite stuffed animal, or allowing the family dog to sleep with your son. If all else fails--I guess you could try the option the Damon Wayans portrayed in the movie Major Payne and literally shoot the monster in the boy's closet. However, if it were me, I'd try the other choices first and I'd even consider giving him a bubble bath with story time rather than have to patch the bullet holes in his closet.
2007-01-06 12:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by ace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start by relaying some of your fears and experiences you had as a child. Then tell him how you were able to deal with your fears. If that doesn't work there is always a religious aspect you can take. If that isn't an option have him tell you what would be acceptable for Him to overcome his fears. No matter what never treat his fear as something that he will out grow. I'm 34 and i still find myself turning a light on and looking around corners every now and then. (ha-ha)
2007-01-06 12:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by matta_yasashi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful what kind of movies and Tv he watches. Start with a few minutes --in the daytime. Work up to a longer time.
Ask him what he is afraid of --if it is his imagination, talk to him about real VS imaginary.
My 7 year old grandson worries about all the Power Ranger villains -- I told him they are not allowed in the house!
2007-01-06 17:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by Marilyn E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that monsters were made up by people. Also get him a tiny tv to put on his faviorate tv channel that relaxes him and he will fall alseep and it will give him light in his room. Maybe get him a lava lamp or a animal to sleep woth like a hamster and make sure the hamster stays quite if you give it to him and also make sure that he doesnt put his hand in the cage.
2007-01-06 12:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out exactly what he is afraid of. If he thinks someone is going to come in at night, who? Bad men? Monsters? I used to be afraid of "bad men" when I was his age - my dad finally figured out why I would hide in the closet to sleep on Wed. nights and quit letting me watch Dragnet with him. If he can explain exactly what it is, ask him his view on how to solve it. Maybe if he sleeps with his baseball bat near him, and a light on in the hallway, or if you tie a small bell on his doorknob so he'll hear his door open if it moves. Mostly, he just needs to feel safe, and you need to find out what he needs in order to feel safe. A friend of mine hung a cross over the door in her son's room, and that solved their problems. Good luck!
2007-01-06 15:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a nightlight, sleeping with a favorite stuffed animal,having something that helps him sleep in his room, or just maybe try to discuss to him that there is nothing to worry about.
2007-01-07 01:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by ♥KyoSohma♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's "monsters" Get a spray bottle from the dollar store, and glue glitter and such on it, fillit with water, and tell him it's monster and scared repellant. If he thinks theres a monster or such all he has to do it spray it, and the bads things go away.
2007-01-06 13:29:48 · answer #8 · answered by criley27 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This may be something that only time will solve. Be patient with him. Fears are so real. It may take a long time or it may happen quickly--who knows.
Good luck. I do not envy you.
2007-01-06 12:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave the light on what will it hurt?
2007-01-06 15:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋