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After what happened in class, Jonathan decided to study as best as he could for "Absolutely annoying!"
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the test. He felt the need to prove to himself that he was successful and good He heard a friendly familiar voice. It was of course Wizder the Observer who
at math. His dad even promised him a cool off-road buggy trip if he got a good always appeared at the right moment – if you only get yourself to quiet down
grade. But when he came back home, everything changed. He planned to play enough to see him.
computer games for half an hour and then sit down to study. Wizder continued, "This is probably the most unpleasant imp of them all."

After half an hour had gone by, he said to himself – the test is in a week… and

this game is so exiting and I'm on a roll today. I'll study tomorrow… "Right", said Jonathan feeling a little embarrassed. He was quite ashamed for
being so startled.
The next day was the same scenario all over again, and the day after that. He
thought he heard a voice in the back of his head saying: "Go ride your new "I hate my Imp of Fear", he told Wizder, "but he always comes uninvited!
bicycle with Noah and Jenna, it's much more fun than studying! Forget about Because of him I didn’t go on the yearly school trip and missed out on something
this boring stuff! Think about what you'll be missing out if you sit alone in your I love so much! I was afraid I'd miss my mother…

room with your math books. I was afraid I'd feel sick on the bus… because of him I never go to Tommy's house,

" This voice sounded very friendly and Jonathan enjoyed listening to it. As the I'm afraid of his huge dog. No matter how many times Tommy explained that his
day of test got closer, the voice in Jonathan's head got louder. dog loves children, I still can't get over my fear.

On Thursday there was a different voice that said: "Don’t sweat it. You'll fail
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the test anyway, even if you study. Remember how ashamed you were when they even made up a name for me: 'Chicken
your interim math grade was one of the lowest in class… playing is much Jonny'. It gets even worse at night, especially

more fun. when mom and dad are not at home", he
said and blushed with shame…
This way, if you fail you'll know that it was because you didn’t study and not
because you are stupid or something…"

This voice was so convincing that Jonathan forgot everything he had promised Parents, Teachers and Therapists - Activities for Children
himself about the test. Following the Chapter:
Have a conversation with your children about their fears
The next morning, while brushing his teeth, he looked in the mirror and noticed and situations where the Imp of Fear comes to visit them.
the star hanging from the string around his neck. The magical words etched on Alternatively, ask each child to write about it to themselves

the star started sparkling in a notebook.
I recommend sharing your fears as adults or fears you had
"WARRIOR OF LIGHT YOU HAVE THE MIGHT!" as children with them, in order to give them legitimacy to
talk about fear and to see that it is natural and experienced
by everyone.

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