Why are kids and toddlers scared of fireworks? It’s a common fear for children along with things like being scared of the dark. We spoke to child psychologist Claire Halsey to find out how you can support your little ones on Bonfire Night when something scares them.
We all know that our furry friends prefer to be indoors to avoid the fireworks, but there are plenty of young children who are put off by the loud noises too., along with things like being scared of the dark, certain animals, or the idea of a monster under the bed.
She said: “They are fairly automatic responses. A loud noise or somebody approaching you very quickly can feel like a threat. Claire says that certain worries can be catching – and that could be inadvertently influencing a child. “Don’t dismiss it. You can normalise it, acknowledge it and ask them to tell you a bit more about it.”
Try pre-empting the sudden sounds by asking them if a noise is coming, make it fun and acknowledge that it was loud.It’s best to avoid telling them that they’re being brave or courageous, as this may imply to them that it was something to be worried about in the first place. “Fear can be productive, we have that emotion to keep ourselves safe, but the difference is with fears that are unhelpful and stop a child having a full experience.
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