Consider the Dragonfly
The most terrifying insect for me growing up was not the wasp or bumble bee, although I ran away from them in fear along with my squealing friends. Rather, the insect that sent me into a panic was the dragonfly. It is odd because today I appreciate the dragonfly. I show no fear if one zooms by my head.I can barely recall why I was so afraid. Childhood fears sometimes diminish as we age. Our experiences and knowledge reshape our perception of the world. However, new fears can