Begin to use words to guide You can begin now using words to guide and limit him. Set a few reasonable rules and stick to them. Do not punish him. He will learn more quickly and easily with teaching and guidance than he will with criticism and punishment. Children's Fears Children's fears are different from adult fears, according to Dr. Marion C. Hyson, University of Delaware.
Children seem to have more fears than older people.
In their early years most children go through brief periods in which they show definite fear of certain objects or events. Lack of experience explains many of these fears. Other fears grow out of terrifying events. For example, a child who almost drowned may refuse to go near the water. Parents can do several things to help their fearful children.