^ No offence taken here I can definitely see the sense in that POV - just in my own experience, it's incredibly frustrating going to mum and dad with what you feel is a valid concern/fear, and having them 'brush it off' by saying monsters aren't real, itms? We play along and it works for us, each family and child is different though so I know your suggestion definitely has credibility and validity Like I said, my kids are just really strange, they're not afraid of *anything* (except maybe Daddy's raised hand heading in their direction when they're into something they shouldn't be!) and for some reason think scary monsters and 'umpies' (DD2's word for 'zombies', she even does the 'Raaarr, I'ma eat your braaaiiinnns!') are hilarious But very good point!