For example, parents want their children to be afraid of, and thus stay away from, a growling, snarling dog. It is when such a fear generalizes to a fear of all dogs, or when it becomes so intense that children fear leaving the house, that the fear becomes a problem. Just because many fears are considered normal does not mean that parents should ignore them. Therefore, parents should try to help their children cope with their fears before they become a problem. Often children are unable to identify what makes them fearful.
Children can express anxiety in many ways.
Many times these expressions do not seem to be directly related to the actual fear. A child who is fearful will often have difficulty paying attention. For example, a fearful child may have problems completing school assignments, listening in class, etc. Changes in normal activity level. Children who are experiencing anxiety may be more active than usual, even seeming hyperactive.