“I think kids like to be scared because it's a safe way to experience fear.”
What this quote means
This quote illuminates the paradox of childhood thrills: fear, experienced in a safe context like a book or film, allows children to explore intense emotions without real danger. It resonates because it reminds us that fright can be a source of pleasure and learning, offering a space to tame the unknown and build resilience. In a world keen on shielding children from everything, it invites us to allow controlled scary experiences, essential for their emotional growth.
How to apply it daily
Offer a child a slightly scary story or movie, staying close to reassure them and talk about the feelings it brings up.
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