The art of (not) being afraid

Drawing on rich practical experience, Ekaterina Murashova explores the topic of fears. Parents' fears, children's fears, generational fears and their dynamics.

Fear is an important adaptive reaction. By facing his own and other people's fears, studying them, adapting to them and coping with them, the child grows and matures. Don't shield him from everything scary, just be there for him when he needs it, and make sure he has a peer group with whom he can share his fears if necessary (sometimes it's easier to be afraid and overcome fears together).