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: The line between fantasy and reality is blurred; imagined monsters feel entirely real. School Age (7–12 years) Personal injury, school performance, burglars, death.

: Cognitive maturity shifts focus toward identity and long-term security. 3. Clinical vs. Normal Fears File: Childhood.Fears.zip ...

Childhood fears are a normal part of development and serve as a survival mechanism. They generally transition from physical threats (strangers and loud noises) to imaginary threats (monsters) and finally to social or abstract threats (failure and death). Primary Fear Triggers Psychological Context Infants (0–12 months) Strangers, loud noises, sudden movements. : The line between fantasy and reality is

Separation from parents, animals, the dark, toilet training. sudden movements. Separation from parents

: Children begin to understand actual dangers and social consequences. Adolescents (12+ years)