Common Fears
Common Fears Fears are a normal part of everyone’s life. Although fears vary from one person to another, every person has them to some degree. ... The nature of fears and the ways in which people cope with them change with their age. ... Most children experience some fears as they grow; it may be a fear of a ghost under the bed or a fear that their parents may leave them. Although fears are a normal part of development, children deal with them differently. ... Young apprehensive children rely on adults to calm them, but when they start to grow, childrens increased ability to understand and to use logical reasoning helps them learn to cope with fears. ... Also, by learning to master their fears, they become more capable in dealing with other life challenges and new situations.