Come up Quote by Dee Wallace
“I think a lot of kids get scared by 'E.T.' Sometimes when I do the science-fiction conventions, I'll have a 35-year-old guy with tatts and piercings all over, and he comes up and says, 'You know, it scared me so much I still can't watch it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010s sci-fi convention panel, Dee Wallace
Kids may fear sci‑fi because of unfamiliar imagery; adults can project that fear onto younger viewers.
In simple terms: Kids can be scared of sci‑fi; adults sometimes share that fear.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear, offer gentle exposure.
Themes
fear
media influence
generational trauma
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- parent‑child movie night
- school media literacy
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
cultural conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does adult reaction shape a child's media fears?
- What gentle steps can ease sci‑fi anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be reinforced by adult attitudes, limiting curiosity.
