Astraphobia immediately identified as a phobia because children naturally go through many fears as they mature. Their fear of thunder and lightning cannot be considered a fully developed phobia unless it persists for more than six months. In this case, the child's phobia should be addressed, for it may become a serious problem in adulthood. To lessen a child's fear during thunderstorms, the child can be distracted by games and activities. A bolder approach is to treat the storm as an entertainment; a fearless adult is an excellent role model for children. The most widely used and possibly the most effective
Fear of medical procedures higher than fear in adults (ages 26–79) showing that over the years, with maturity the fear of dental work decreases. Still many are making appointments and breaking them or not making them at all, leading to a deterioration of their dental condition. Two of the most common fears of medical procedures are the fear of doctors and the fear of needles. These simple fears, when not overcome by patients, either by themselves or with medical help, can cause great problems in the future for their health. People of all ages deal with fear of doctors (iatrophobia). Children often express fear