WHAT IF A KID IS SCARED?
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Thank you for reading this section. I know you are concerned for your
child's welfare, and I hope you will find this information valuable.
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- Be kind
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- It's probably best not to discuss your child's fears in front of him. Generally speaking, children don't remember what they did. They just remember what we tell them they did. Replace the words "scared" or "terrified" with "surprised." Keep a relaxed facial expression. Never elaborate or reenact the story in front of him to others. It may be funny to you, but a child can be deeply humiliated to think you are making fun of him. Let the child tell you what happened as often as he would like. After a child tells the story a few times the memory fades and the fear diminishes.
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- Stay Calm
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- Don't try to shelter a child by grabbing or quickly yanking him away when you see a clown or costumed character approaching. That only transmits that something is really wrong. Respect your child's reaction, keep your distance, and remain calm and gracious to the performer.
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- Scary movies like "It" are NEVER OK for young children. They don't need to watch that kind of "entertainment" even if you are with them. Contrary to what some "media experts" want us to believe, children DO NOT know what is"real" and what is "not real".
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