A Scary Camp Mom
Scary stories around the campfire are a classic summer camp pastime. Feeling a bit scared is normal, but all is well once the next day dawns. This storyteller encountered an overprotective mom while working as a summer camp counselor. Her son told her that he was having trouble sleeping because of some scary campfire stories. As a result, she demanded that all “scary stories” be banned from the camp.
The next week, this poor kid went up to our storyteller, asking why they weren’t allowed to tell scary stories anymore. It turns out, he loved them! This mom may have meant well, but her good intentions were a bit overprotective. Sure, it’s understandable that she doesn’t want her kid to feel scared. But, sometimes, kids have to figure out how to deal with scary things on their own instead of learning avoidance. It’s part of growing up.