McKeeFamily3
Knee deep in snow
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- Apr 23, 2000
Ok, so we told the kids a couple of days ago that we are planning a trip to DW. We have not been in several years, DS was 3 last time we went. He remembers riding the trams and the road trip to and from DW . He said he was excited about the car trip, that it would be fun do drive. I told him that it takes 2 days to get there by car so this time we are going to fly. He said ok, then I don't want to go, plain as can be, no crying or anything. He said I'll just stay with Grandma. I couldn't believe it! I never had any idea tht he was afraid to fly. I mean, he's never been on a plane and it really hasn't come up in conversation. I just had no idea. Well I let it go for a few days, give him time to really think about it. I brought it up again and he still said he didn't want to go. I know my son though, and I had a trick up my sleeve. We are staying at POP. Soooo.... I told him that at the hotel they have all you can drink frozen cokes! He said OK I'll go! It's so funny how something so small can make such a difference. Anyway...to get to my question. He really is afraid to fly. Does anyone have any ideas to help him feel better, safer, about flying. He is 9 years old. Are there any good books out there for kids that explain how a plane works. I thought maybe understanding the mechanics of it might help. I blame DH for this btw. He's see too many "when things go wrong" tv shows with DH, lots of plane crashes on those shows.
Thanks for any advise
Thanks for any advise