Rachel G
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no not really. Everyone has fears. Some inhibit ppl more then others. Some kids sleep with there parents for yrs. You have to ask yourself why you are afraid. Do the shows and books you read contribute to this. Get to the root of it so you can start to fix it.
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EternalConfusion
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It's fine....Even adults get scared because they don't want some stranger coming in hurting them.
I'm 24, but even when I was 13.....I used to get scared by the thunder and go to my mom's room. You're only 11...You will outgrow it. I don't mind sleeping alone when the thunder roars.
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BroncosGirl6
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you sound like a taddle tale to me, you should grow out of that...
i'm paranoid about staying home by myself. i lock the doors and when people come near my house i grab the phone incase i need to call my mom or 911. and i keep a baseball bat in my room...and when the phone rings i don't answer it or if i do i tell them that my mom is busy. and i'm 16, so it's not that bad. as for sleeping, i prefer being alone...i hate it when people snore because i can't sleep
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sweet_peace94
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Oh honey...I wouldnt say that its a problem at all! Dont worry, its fine. I would never laugh about that. I would be scared sleeping by myself, alone at home... No worries
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gilpers302
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Peoples' fears should never be made fun of.
There are lots of parents who report this problem in their children, and here is how one family dealt with it. A boy if 12 goes through periods when he wants company, or at least needs the feeling that he is not alone. He will only fall asleep with the light on, so it is possible for the parents to read, fold laundry, nearby.
The parents used a small book light and sat outside reading while the child fell asleep, to let him know they were very close by, and they checked on him or called to him.
You could also ask parents to play a soothing CD of nature sounds or Gentle music EVERY NIGHT, starting with being there and the CD, then just the CD.
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antoniocat3
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no, it's common w/ me but i am a bit younger than u but i'm as mature as a 13 yr old (sorta)
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n n
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sure.
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nan0272002
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i guess it depend on what has caused the fear or where and when it started
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Starlight 1
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Why are your parents leaving you alone at your age? I don't blame you for being scared to stay home alone- you are too young for that, and if the authorities find out about it, your parents can get into serious trouble for it. It's called child endangerment, and it's a crime in most states. As for sleeping alone, if this continues for very long, yes, it's abnormal. You may need to see or talk to a doctor or a counselor to try to learn what it is that you are so afraid of. Did something happen in your family, such as someone you love dying? It's normal to be scared when someone you are close to dies- that even happens to grownups. It's also normal to be mad at them for leaving you alone. Any of these feelings can make it hard to sleep alone.
At any rate, you sound like a seriously depressed and disturbed young boy, and I hope that you can find the strength to talk to someone about it so you can get some help, because you need it badly. Tell your friends' parents, talk to your coach if you are in sports, or even to a clergyperson. You need to get this problem out in the open so people can help. Good luck.
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Sunny
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it is very normal to be scared when you are alone. Age do not matter. I am not sure why you are alone but if you are scared contact some adult family member.
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littlemall4u
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i think you should talk to your parents.however it is normal.
some do and some dont.maybe you need to find out way.maybe your parents can help.
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loz
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Oh bless you, everyone gets scared of lots of different things. Tell your mum or dad how you feel & I really hope they will reassure you that it's very normal to have that fear & will help you to cope. Good luck.
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outdoorsman4life
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you are fine I'm 14 and every once in a while i get scared.
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Kristen
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yes that is totally normal. I don't think I will ever like sleeping alone. I can handle being alone, but sleeping alone at night with no one else in the house is pretty scary
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Texasgal
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It's normal....I'm not laughing.
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♥Pink Love♥
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it is perfectly normal!
when i was 11, i slept with my older sister, because i was really scared a clown was going to climb in [i was scared of clowns then], or the thunder was going to strike me.
i'm fine now, but sometimes, i still get scared. you'll outgrow it. :]
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Jabberwock
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I remember when I was about that age I saw a horror movie that scared the heck out of me. I didn't want to sleep without the lights on. Try not to bug him too much about it. He'll get over it.
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chiara
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i'm 19 and i still am afraid to stay by myself overnight. the sleeping thing though... if you sleep by yourself a few times then you'll haev a feeling of pride and independence, so you shoudl try it! it is normal though, so don't get to caught up on it.
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Rose
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it's totally normal. I'm 19 and i still have to run up the stairs at night cause i'm all scared somethings gonna get me in the dark.
Yes, that's right, I'm totally freaked out of the dark. You're normal. People are afraid to admit their fears, especially when they are fears that young kids tend to have.
Don't worry about it. You're normal.
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morelia_lady
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Nah... I used to hate when my parents left for the night. It's something you need to get used to. Ask your parents to either hire someone to hang out with you like a babysitter, an aunt or uncle, etc... or maybe you could at your friend's house while they're gone. You can also try leaving the tv on in another room, or reading until you're really tired. You'll get used to it eventually.
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Samurai X
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It can be, everyone has fears, everyone can get over them, or they can just be that way, nothing to laugh about
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dina
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Yes its very normal I and a couple of my friend were the same way! Im 26 now and still dont like to be home by myself when its dark out.
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Randall
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Anyone that laughs at this question needs to be put in time out lol Totally normal. I was scared too when i was your age. i used to jump out of my bed and run to the door because i thought the hulk was under my bed. The best thing you can do is look around the house when your parents are home. See for yourself that there is nothing there. Then when you are alone you can be sure there is nothing there because you looked. make sure all the Windows are secure and the doors are locked when you are alone. That's what i did and now I'm not scared of anything. i was a police officer for two years and am not an investigator. So don't be scared anymore, Go out and look for yourself that there is nothing to be afraid of. Good luck buddy!
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xstoryofmylifeex
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noo its perfectly normal. being alone is creepy but u get used to it after doing it for awhile. when u get used to the sounds around the house you feel a lot better.
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greengo
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You should not be left alone overnight at 11 years old. That is just not responsible on the part of a parent! You should have someone home with you except if it is only for a few hours and you have telephone contact.
Meanwhile...no you are not abnormal, but rather you have common sense. In this day and age, you have to be careful. Here are some rules:
1)lock the door when you are home alone. Never answer a knock on the door when you are alone unless you already know for sure who it is and are expecting them.
2)answer the phone, but don't say you are alone. Just offer to take a message, and say "mom can't come to the phone right now, but she can call you back". If the person is not someone you know, call mom on the cell phone and pass along that message.
3)don't go online and give out ANY info about yourself. Don't use your email address as a screen name, don't use your real name as a screen name
4)be sure you know important phone numbers, and a neighbor who will be home that you can go to their house in event of an emergency.
5)don't do anything stupid or moronic like lighting candles or trying to catch peanuts in your mouth (like you could choke and nobody is around to help)
6)plan to read something fun or cheerful, do not watch scary movies or anything.
7)okay, yes you can leave a light on if you need to. I sometimes do that when I'm home alone, too and I am an adult!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dezzy
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Nope! I'm a 26 year old woman and sometimes when my husband isn't at home, and I am all alone, I am very scared!
We are just paranoid people! Try to not let it get to ya, hun.
Good luck.
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YouToldOnMe
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No, it is not weird. Everyone gets spooked out. Don't worry, in time you will feel better being alone.
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strawzzberry
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Not one little bit! When I was your age, I would find that my mom left my bed and I would start crying in the middle of the night because I was scared. :P It's totally normal no worries!
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live4eternity
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actually, this is normal...some kids are more independant than others
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maypenguin39
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Yes, it is perfectly normal. Different people have different fears, and people out grow them at different ages. I'm willing to bet that you have friends who are afraid of the same things and you just don't know it because kids that age aren't going to admit it. Partially because they're all worried that they're the only one who feels that way.
Put a night light in your room at night, and really at 11 there isn't much reason you need to be staying at home alone. I'm an adult, and I really don't like being home alone late at night either. I'm not scared of it, but still when my husband is out of town, I just hear every little noise there is in the middle of the night and don't like it a whole lot.
You're normal! Don't worry about it! :-)
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