Everyone is afraid of something or other - whether it is a fear of creepy, crawly things of heights, speaking in public or any number of other things that send shivers up our spines and send our eyes and mouths agape.

Personally, my big fear is bees. It's the only fear I've never been able to control. At one time or another I've been wigged out by speaking in public and being really high up, but for the most part those are controllable fears - I can talk to an audience if I have to and I LOVE roller coasters even if I can't climb a ladder past the fourth or fifth rung.

Thing is, while I acknowledge my own scaredy-cat tendencies, I don't want my son to have those same fears - or really any for that matter.

I want him to run through life with gusto, never worrying about whether or not some creepy insect or snake is out to get him and not freaking out when he rides a thrilling ride.

So far, his only total fear is roller coasters - won't even try them. They go too fast, too high and do too many twirls. It's a fear I've tried to have him face on a few occasions unsuccessfully and, fortuantely, I know he can live a very full and fulfilling life without ever riding the Scream Machine. I still can't help but wish for fearlessness, though - for both of us.

So, ladies and gentlemen, what fears have you seen so far in your kids and how are you working to combat them?