Why Are We Afraid of the Dark?

We get scared when it’s dark because we can’t see what’s around us, and that feels scary.

Imagine you’re in your bedroom at night, and all the lights are off. You can’t see your toys, your bed, or even your feet under the covers. It’s like having a blanket over your eyes, everything is mysterious, and you don’t know what might be hiding in the shadows.

When it's dark, things look bigger and creepier. A small shadow can look like a monster or a ghost. You might hear a thump or a creak, and your brain goes "What was that?!", it’s like playing hide-and-seek with something you can’t see.

In the day, you know what everything is, your mom is in the kitchen, your brother is on the couch. But at night, everything feels new and strange. It's like being in a mystery book, and you’re trying to figure out who’s behind the door.

That’s why we get scared of the dark, it hides things, and that makes us feel nervous or afraid.