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Is It Normal For Children To Have Nightmares Of Being Killed?
I m married and my husband and I have a 4 1/2 year old son who lives with us full time. Hubby s son is 12 and visits every other weekend. My 4 1/2 year old told me this morning he has nightmares that his older brother that he idolizes is trying to kill him. Is this normal? Should they only be allowed to play together if supervised? I need some help.
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Hi... I understand your concern. It is very abnormal for a 4 and half year old kid to have nightmares about his elder brother hurting him. I feel that there should have been a basis for it, where in the older kid might have threatened the younger one. I feel that you better proceed with a psychological assessment with both the kids. That would be better and appropriate.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
Regards - Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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