By Dr Bill Maier
You know what an irrational fear is, don't you? That's a fear that somebody else has.
Adults who suffer from phobias usually know that their fears are irrational. But kids don't always understand why things frighten them. Usually, it is caused by a lack of knowledge. We tend to fear what we don't understand.
One friend wrote that her daughter was terrified of bees, even though she had never been stung. One idea for this mother is to make a fun project out of helping her daughter overcome this fear. She could read books with her daughter about bees, learning how they live, how they make hives and honey, and how they protect themselves. Her daughter could draw a honeybee and label the different parts of its body.
Childhood phobias are best overcome through knowledge and understanding. This might be a good approach if your child has an irrational fear.
From TODAY, Voices – Friday, 11-Sep-2009
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