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Fear of children

Sometimes adults get scared of kids. They might feel really nervous and scared when they are around kids. This is called fear of children.

Sometimes it happens because the adult had a bad experience when they were a kid. It might have been a scary experience or something might have happened that made them feel really uncomfortable.

When adults are scared of kids, they might feel like they don't know how to act around them. They might feel like the kids are unpredictable or they might be afraid they will do something wrong.

It’s important to remember that kids are just like adults, they can be funny, happy, sad, or angry. They might also have loud voices or sometimes cry, but that's just a part of being a kid.

Adults can overcome their fear of children by spending time around them and getting to know them better. They can also talk to other adults who are good with kids or seek for professional help if the fear is really affecting their life.
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