| CHILDREN AND HAUNTINGS |
| One of the most delicate types of hauntings are those that involve small children in the home. There are several reasons for this, of course the obvious children scare easily. Its bad enough that a child sees every shadow or sound as the boogie man, but, when your home may be experiencing spirit activity the anxiety level goes up ten fold for your little ones; and as parents they look up to you for protection and support. On this page you will find different situations and tips on how to handle them. These are just suggestions. |
| I have invited Paranormal Investigators into my home, now what? As a rule, most investigators will request that your children not be in the home during the investigation. So if at all possible please have your children stay somewhere else for the night. This is to protect your children from the goings on and will make the investigation easier for the researchers. We realize this isn't always possible, so in these cases the children should be isolated from the activities as much as possible. |
| My child is playing with an imaginary friend, I hear them talking to someone, what should I do? Try to keep an open-mind. One thing you don't want to do is isolate your child by yelling at them to stop, or to allow your child to think you don't believe them. Talk to your child, ask them questions, such as "who are you talking to?", "do you see them?" and "what do they look like?". It could possibly just be your child's imagination, but then again maybe not. Try to be patient with them. You want to keep communication open between you and your child. If you are afraid for your child or you fear something more sinister, then I would suggest contacting a reputable Paranormal Investigation Group in you area. |
| My child is afraid to sleep in their own bed, I have to leave a light on for them. I'm losing my patience. Whether you believe in ghost or not it is always a good idea to examine what is scaring your child. Just telling them to go to bed and stop being a big baby may not be a great idea, especially if your child is traumatized by something. I am not a child psychologist nor do I pretend to be an expert about children, but I do understand that when a child is afraid of something, it is our duty as adults to ease their fears. Especially if there is a possible haunting going on. Children tend to be more open and may experience things that we over look. So, just because you haven't experienced it doesn't mean they haven't. |
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| OK, now that I know my home is haunted, how much should I tell my children about what is going on? This is a tricky question. Several factors need to be considered before deciding the level of information you will give your children 1. How much does your child already know? If they are aware of the activity in your home then I suggest you try to clarify to them the facts in terms they understand. Children learn a lot from their peers that isn't helpful and may confuse them or scare them further. If they do not know what is going on then you may want to refrain from giving to much information, especially when talking to small children. Remember, little ones have big ears, so keep adult talk private. 2. Does the haunting involve your child? If your child is involved then you diffidently want to explain to them what is going on. Talk to your local Paranormal Investigator about this or if the haunting is serious then you may want to contact clergy or other professionals that deal with children and psychological trauma. |
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