Dreaming of My Child

Regrettably, when we envision our children in dreams, they often appear in distressing situations, such as being in peril, abducted, or even harmed. These alarming dreams may cause you to awake suddenly, wondering if these events could truly happen.

The reassuring news is that these dreams are unlikely to manifest in reality. However, the emotions they convey may be genuine, albeit subconscious. The dream often serves as a metaphor, highlighting an underlying vulnerability in your relationship with your child.

These distressing dreams aim to grab your attention, as you might be avoiding, suppressing, or disregarding a particular issue. However, if you consistently worry about your child’s safety during waking hours, these dreams may be more common. Dreams often utilize the image of your child to represent other siblings or unconscious aspects of your own inner self.

Child Dream Symbolism:

• Separations or divorces
• Schooling
• Friendships
• Development of personal identity
• Fears and anxieties
• Illness
• Embarrassment
• Abuse or harassment

Dream: Child Abduction

An abducted child is undoubtedly one of the most terrifying scenarios. Why does this appear in your dream? One possible reason is that it symbolizes control, influences, or feeling trapped.

The central theme here is your child being ‘taken away‘ from you. The dream underscores your lack of control or feelings of vulnerability. What could this signify in your relationship? The abductor may appear faceless, indicating that the issue might be hidden from your conscious mind.

The act of abduction might carry psychological undertones, hinting at repressed emotions. You might want to explore areas where these feelings might be held captive.

Child Struck

Dreaming of your child being struck suggests a form of targeted anger or a conflict that could impede their progress. These dreams indicate an urgent need to address or provide emotional support for this matter.

The assailant in your dream may offer clues for interpretation. An unfamiliar face suggests the problem is subconscious, while a familiar face may point to the root of the issue or traits mirroring that person. Alternatively, the assailant could represent aspects of yourself or your inner child.

The location of the injury on the body provides another clue, indicating where the conflict is occurring.

• Foot = progress
• Head = intellect
• Heart = emotions
• Hands = actions
• Legs = movement
• Stomach = intuition/instincts/energy

Child Drowning

A very prevalent dream symbol that draws attention to your child’s emotional state. Drowning in water signifies feelings of emotional overwhelm, powerlessness, and a need for assistance. You might be sensing emotional turmoil surrounding your son or daughter.

Your dream will offer minor details like water color, location, nearby people, and your reaction. Rescuing your child is a positive sign, although most dreams may not end this way.

• Feelings of emotional guilt
• Inability to save
• Vulnerability
• Fear
• Helplessness

Child Possessed

A possessed child in your dream draws attention to negative influences manipulating your child. This doesn’t signify the devil or demons but rather forces exerting excessive control over your child. Essentially, the possession acts as a metaphor hinting at something your child feels powerless against.

• Behavioral problems
• Video games
• Negative peers
• Hormonal changes

Inner Child

The erratic nature of dreams often presents one scenario but implies something entirely different. Another way to interpret this dream suggests that the endangered child is actually you. The image of your child may represent your inner child in need of help.

Your goal, therefore, is to rescue your wounded inner child, burdened by past trauma, fears, and pain. Your aim is to trace the source of this pain and bring your inner child back into the light. Failure to acknowledge this hurt child may cause further harm in your life.