Fear of Bugs

[apples and bananas]

Oh no! I've never seen a kid react that harshly to bugs. My kids won't stop playing with them. They are all over the slide and the equipment. Nothing harmful, but still, I'd prefer they didn't try to pick them up.

Gee... i don't know what I'd do. I may just ignore the behaviour and continue to reasure the child that they won't hurt you and they're itty bitty compared to how big the child is. Thats if the child is over 2.5 and can understand the concept.

I have to wonder how a child is that scared of bugs?

I guess with any reaction we always want to teach the child how to express themselves properly. Screaming isn't it! But walking away calmly and telling an adult, that might be better. Again, it depends how old the child is.

Maybe a lesson plan on bugs is in order.

[Fun&care]

Well I know my own kids ( and myself too!) are more eeked by bugs in the spring, but once a couple of weeks have passed they get more used to having bugs around. After all, its been months since we've seen any bugs at all! What if you focused on all the things that are great about bugs....bees collect nectar and make honey, worms are good for flowers etc. It might take a bit of time but hopefully he comes around.