- What were you afraid of as a child? Why? How old were you when you had this fear? Looking back, do you think it was silly to be afraid or are you still afraid today?
- A phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something. There are many recognised phobias, often with long and difficult to pronounce names. Go online and find one then tell us about it. What is the name of this phobia? What is it a fear of?
- Tell us about someone you know or someone you have heard about who has a strange, funny or unusual fear. This can be yourself, a friend, a family member, a co-worker, a classmate or a celebrity.
- People often seek out scary situations, such as riding rollercoasters or watching scary movies, to give themselves a thrill. Name one such activity. Do you like to engage in this activity? If so, tell us about it. If not, why not?
- What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Why did you do it? Are you glad you did it or is it something that you regret?
- What is the scariest situation you can imagine being in? Why? What would you do if you found yourself in this situation?
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