Family Tips

Many usual childhood fears change with age and time. These may be fear of strangers, heights, darkness, animals, blood, different insects, and also being left alone. Children often begin to feel fear towards a specific object or situation after having an unpleasant experience, such as a dog bite or an accident.
Separation anxiety is usual when young kids go to school, whereas adolescents may feel anxiety connected with social acceptance and achievements in school.
If anxious feelings persist, they can strongly influence the child’s sense of well being. The anxiety associated with social avoidance can have long-term consequences. For example, a child with fear of being rejected can fail to learn important social skills, causing social isolation.
Many adults are tortured by fears that rise from childhood experiences. An adult’s fear of public speaking may be the result of trouble to speak in front of peers many years before. It’s important for parents to find out and identify the signs and symptoms of their children’s anxieties so that fears don’t disturb everyday life.