tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post5508569155407361904..comments2023-11-28T03:18:48.262-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Suburban Soccer Mom: My Son is Terrified of Bugs.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00558890876988084943noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-51845068856378562902008-06-04T23:14:00.000-04:002008-06-04T23:14:00.000-04:00Both my boys are afraid of bugs. Spiders are the w...Both my boys are afraid of bugs. Spiders are the worst, but stinging things comes a Very Close second.<BR/><BR/>At some point, I suppose they'll grow out of it, or marry some girl who can squash things herself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-17675149557096617482008-06-02T19:02:00.000-04:002008-06-02T19:02:00.000-04:00Put a dryer sheet in his pocket. It keeps away mos...Put a dryer sheet in his pocket. It keeps away mosquitos and bees. And he'll smell spring fresh. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826787347020655514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-28236316352298791562008-06-02T16:01:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:01:00.000-04:00Hm. I don't think it's anything to worry about. He...Hm. I don't think it's anything to worry about. He may grow out of it. <BR/><BR/>I HATE bugs, too. I have lots and lots of spiders and carpenter ants in the house. I have to kill them constantly. My kid brings home books about spiders so I try VERY hard not to be squeemish about them. hehe<BR/><BR/>Your blog was down earlier or I would have been here sooner!Michelle Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461591068144213071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-23872626345170643802008-06-02T13:08:00.000-04:002008-06-02T13:08:00.000-04:00"A Bug's Life" was actually one of his favorite mo..."A Bug's Life" was actually one of his favorite movies, growing up. <BR/><BR/>Go figure.<BR/><BR/>Laura, I'd freak out too! Snakes always poop on me!Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558890876988084943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-21604063010299224812008-06-02T11:58:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:58:00.000-04:00My friend has a 13 year old who is afraid of bugs,...My friend has a 13 year old who is afraid of bugs, fish, lightening and the outside in general.<BR/><BR/>He won't go camping because of the bugs.<BR/><BR/>I know the museum, next to the butterfly display, has all sorts of bugs live and dead - in displays. Maybe a visit there will help overcome? I think on one field trip, they had people that brought out a millipede.<BR/><BR/>Hoeffer's tropical pets on 76th at Good Hope Road has tons of pets - snakes spiders alligators. It is almost like a zoo. Maybe check it out.<BR/><BR/>Maybe start off with family movie night.... a Bug's Life.wfbdogloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292569844236538888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-40979642069952908682008-06-02T11:54:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:54:00.000-04:00Try not to worry too much. Everyone is who they ar...Try not to worry too much. Everyone is who they are, and if people tease him (if they find out) then that is THEIR problem. Work with him on being proud of who he is and feeling secure in that. <BR/><BR/>It must be a genetic thing. I think it is awesome that you have attempted (what a brave mother!!) to hide your fear. I don't think people should assume girls are afraid of them and guys are not. <BR/><BR/>My hubby is scared of snakes and FREAKING OUT that I am going to get our son a ball python for his 13th birthday this month. I ADORE snakes AND bugs. I am female. Ya see where I am going with this?? LOLLowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014088685507756473noreply@blogger.com