People are often afraid of spiders because of their ill-deserved reputation for venomizing victims.
In fact, most spiders do not have mouth parts strong enough to penetrate skin. Furthermore, spiders are considered beneficial arthropods because they often prey on the insects that pester us. Therefore, homeowners should be encouraged to leave spiders alone, with a few exceptions, if the spiders are in their natural habitat such as the garden or yard. Homeowners should also be encouraged to educate their children to have a healthy respect for other living creatures. Spiders can be safely examined by the curious, but these arthropods should not be tormented for fun.