Common Fears

  • Fear of snakes, spiders, bugs, worms
  • Fear of animals (skunks, dogs, horses, mice, etc)
  • Fear of plants - itchy plants, plants with thistles or thorns
  • Fear of getting lost
  • Fear of getting dirty
  • Fear of being alone
  • Fear of strangers, bogeymen in the woods (too many scary movies)
  • Fear of using latrines or public bathrooms
  • Fear of wetting bed and being embarrassed in front of peers
  • Fear of it being too quiet
  • Fear of the dark
  • Fear of new surroundings
  • Fear of strange noises or loud noises