Hey Spay. Our peanut, while very physically cautious, is pretty fearless. She would NEVER cry if someone jumped out and yelled boo; in fact, she would laugh herself silly for a llooooog time! She is very mature for her age but is very sensitive, not upset easily, but very empathetic, and is always concerned about other kids at the park, storytime, etc. and wants to know why they are crying, upset, throwing things, etc. She tries to console them. I have no idea where the scary thing came from. I think she sees tv characters, clowns, superheroes and people all as individuals that are great, but when people that she can see and touch become monsters or superheroes, she thinks that is just weird. I am pretty sure that it has nothing to do with the books or stories that we read/tell, as she is currently all about Curious George and Pinocchio.
Maybe your dd will not ever go through the "monster phase;" maybe she will remain fearless and will decide that jumping from planes, diving in a shark cage and hangliding across the ocean is the best way to spend a summer!
