Some wood box wisdom about fear.

My Dad wasn't afraid of anything or anybody. I know because I asked him. What are you most afraid of? He scoffed. "Fear is a waist of time! I haven't been afraid of anything in a very long time, but fear will keep you safe. So when I feel it I trust it."

I use this daddyoism frequently with my girls. Do it. I say, "Fear is a waste of time!" they respond with, "BUT IT WILL KEEP YOU SAFE!"