escargot
Disciple of Marduk
- Joined
- Aug 24, 2001
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As a kid, scared of the dark- not monsters, but the dark itself- I occasionally had the use of a torch. As I then had symbolic control of light in my bedroom I felt much more relaxed. This situation never lasted very long though as 'control' in any form was one thing I was not normally allowed.
(No wonder I felt insecure. )
Kids need a bit of control so they don't feel powerless. They know when adults are bullsh*tting them by pretending to take their fears seriously.
I sleep alone now except for various dogs and cats scattered around the room and at the first odd sound can switch on a bedside light. Rarely any need though as it's usually a dog farting or chewing a bone.
(No wonder I felt insecure. )
Kids need a bit of control so they don't feel powerless. They know when adults are bullsh*tting them by pretending to take their fears seriously.
I sleep alone now except for various dogs and cats scattered around the room and at the first odd sound can switch on a bedside light. Rarely any need though as it's usually a dog farting or chewing a bone.