Scared Kids

1. Whirling, Wailing World

The globe is whirling with uncertainty. Real and imagined threats abound

A global mental health crisis where anxiety, fear and suffering is preeminent. Suffering has existed for generations across the globe with the ever present fight for dominance and power.

What makes anxiety different for children today social media shows them at an early age that they are not safe in the world.

Kids are exposed early to real or imagined threats.

Kids learn they may be in imminent danger at anytime and anywhere in familiar places like school, after school programs, places for play and worship

Kids minds are vulnerable to internet indoctrination, lies, threats. intimidation tactics, indoctrination by political extremist groups, internet trolling of youth, sex trafficking, inculcating youth to join cults.

Adults failing to protect them from harm.

2. Growing up with uncertainty

3. Resilience, Fortitude, Determination

Children often carry fears that adults may overlook--fear of rejection, failure, change, loneliness, or uncertainty. Yet within those fears lies an extraordinary capacity for resilience. When children are supported with patience, encouragement, and understanding, they begin to discover their own fortitude and determination. Each challenge they face becomes an opportunity to build courage, confidence, and emotional strength. 

Resilience does not mean the absence of fear; it means learning to move forward despite it.

Through caring relationships and positive guidance, children can develop the inner strength to persevere, adapt, and believe in their ability to overcome life’s difficulties with hope and depermination.