Frightening Fears: Some Of Them Are Specific To Each Stage Of Childhood

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Fear is an essential part of humans’ nature, and it is always present at every stage of one’s life. In small doses, it is important because it warns us of certain risks and tells us when we should retreat or stop our efforts. It’s a survival skill.

In childhood, some fears emerge intensively, and they are often inexplicable. Your understanding of natural fears in every phase of life may help you and your little ones go through them.


Up to six months of age. Your baby is afraid of strange faces and loud noises.

From 7–11 months of age. Fear of heights, strange people, or places may arise.

At 1 year of age. They fear the absence of their parents.

At 2 years of age. Fear of the dark, loud noises, thunder, trains, and imaginary creatures may happen.

From 3–4 years of age. Fears of monsters, dark places, or even clowns and others fancy costumes can arise; children may become scary due to insects, and they do not want to be left alone.

At 5 years of age. Fear of falling, losing their parents, thunder, thieves and invasions, or dogs may occur.

From 6–7 years of age. Fear of ghostly figures and people, witches, sickness may happen; they are still afraid of being alone; so, they can’t sleep by themselves.

When you confront with a child’s panic due to their fears, never laugh or trivialize their feelings. Take care of your kid and assure them that they are protected.

When a child becomes a little older, you should explain that fear is something we all have, but it should be used to their own protection. They should never be paralyzed by it.

In the natural process, as the child grows and matures emotionally, they can let go their fears gradually and become a stronger adult, both with psychological and physical resources to deal with their “grown-up” fears. Thus, do not forget to support your youngsters during their development. It is very important.