How can you get a little six year old boy over being afraid of thunderstorms?

Question

How can you get a little six year old boy over being afraid of thunderstorms?

Answer 1

The way I got over my fear at that age was to go to bed.  I would put on ear on the pillow and close my other ear with my hand.  That way the thunderstorm couldnt be heard.  This might involve a nap or going to bed for the night.

Answer 2

when you find the answer please let me know i am 30 years old and still scared of thunder, i know a lot of other adults that would love the answer to this question.

Answer 3

Well first off always remember that children do not understand logic. Even if you explain that the thunderstorm wont harm him he will still feel scared.

Best thing in my opinion to do would be to take him out on the porch or something like that and show him that it wont hurt.

Another option if he's to scared would be to get a video about thunderstorms. Or to do fun activities during a thunderstorm.

Most children are afraid of either the dark the lights that flash through the room as cars drive by or even small or weird things like the toilet flushing. Never ever belittle your child's fears don't knock off being scared of the dark as silly that can lead to problems later on. But most likely your child over the years will grow out of this fear.

As a child I used to be afraid of going upstairs alone and my mother would go up with me so I wouldn't be scared. She didn't do this at all time mind you, I would have become dependent, however she made sure that she was there for me.

So remember he won't be scared forever and he will probably get rid of the fear alone just be there for him when you feel he needs but don't be overprotective in this situation.

If this starts to show extreme negative effects say he does the following:

When a storm occurs he is in fetal position crying to a point where he vomits or to the point where crying endangers himself.

Acquires extreme depression almost suicidal at times when a storm occurs.

Or becomes overly dependent on yourself or another person during or after a storm.

Then immediately seek the aid of a psychologist.

Now I have seen many mothers blow childish fears out of proportion at times and give children bucket loads of medication that over time destroy their lives killing them slowly.

Not to scare you or anything but use discretion in deciding if your child actually does require the aid of a psychologist or medication.

In short, your child will be scared no matter what so just be there for him.

If your Christian or Jewish explain to them its god or something. That at times does help.

Keep in mind parenting is different for every child there is no set way on how to raise a child.

Most women have Maternal Instinct's listen to yours.

Finally excuse my English. Its my 4th language and I am not that good at it.

If your require more information ask your mum. Once again use discretion on parenting YOUR child.

Answer 4

try to show him how cool thunderstorms are. (: well i think that you just might have to accept that some things can't be gotten over. Or you could buy him some earplugs to make him feel better. Or you can make up some story about thunderstorms that won't make them seem so scary anymore.