Word of the Day - Achluophobia

[debodun]

Achluophobia - fear of the dark.

Many children have achluophobia and can't sleep unless they have a light on in their bedroom.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Achluophobia was alive and well in our home when our children were young and growing.

Nightlights and little kid flashlights were a big part of their lives for many years.

 

[tbeltrans]

For most kids, is it really a fear of the dark or that thing under the bed...



Tony

 

[Sliverfox]

I think my niece's whole family has achluophobia,, their lights are on all night long.

 

[RubyK]

Older adults who live alone often experience achluophobia because of fear of having their homes broken into when they are asleep.