I am also afraid of scary movies, but I want to be able to watch them, since so many people I know enjoy them, including my husband. I guess theres a fear of missing out. So every so often, my curiosity about a scary movie gets the best of me and I convince myself “I can handle it”. Then I’m reminded by the subsequent nightmares this isn’t true. So perhaps there’s also a fear of acknowledging my own limits, that I really can’t handle scary movies. Having to admit that to myself and others is scary, too. So I sympathize with 10 year old you.
I feigned illness at a sleepover where we were watching a movie that I knew I wasn't allowed to watch (strict no PG-13 movies before age 13) and went home. My mom still complains about how the adults who decided the movie didn't talk with the parents prior to make sure everyone was on board with the plan.
I am also afraid of scary movies, but I want to be able to watch them, since so many people I know enjoy them, including my husband. I guess theres a fear of missing out. So every so often, my curiosity about a scary movie gets the best of me and I convince myself “I can handle it”. Then I’m reminded by the subsequent nightmares this isn’t true. So perhaps there’s also a fear of acknowledging my own limits, that I really can’t handle scary movies. Having to admit that to myself and others is scary, too. So I sympathize with 10 year old you.
Oh, I don't know what I'd do if my husband liked scary movies. Bless you. I truly don't understand why people enjoy being terrified, but they do!
I feigned illness at a sleepover where we were watching a movie that I knew I wasn't allowed to watch (strict no PG-13 movies before age 13) and went home. My mom still complains about how the adults who decided the movie didn't talk with the parents prior to make sure everyone was on board with the plan.
RIGHT! This is the main problem. Parents, be better.
But I commend you for getting out of there ;)