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With the exception of a falling sensation many child development scholars believe all fears are learned as life progresses. Such things as fearing crossing carelessly in front of an automobile or touching a hot stove are helpful fears for our protection, however generalized or neurotic fear or anxiety often must be unlearned to set one free for living. As FDR noted, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." As President during the Depression he saw that fear begets fear and thus can immobilize a nation.
On a dark night in the country a young boy was asked to go and retrieve the broom from the porch. "I don't want to, it's dark out there." His parents both reassured him saying finally, "God's out there ..." Now confident the boy strode to the door, opened it, and called, "God, please hand me the broom!"
On a dark night in the country a young boy was asked to go and retrieve the broom from the porch. "I don't want to, it's dark out there." His parents both reassured him saying finally, "God's out there ..." Now confident the boy strode to the door, opened it, and called, "God, please hand me the broom!"
