Is it normal to be scared of death at a young age?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes. Being scared of death can happen at any age, including when you’re young, and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.
Death is a big, hard-to-understand idea, and it’s normal for it to feel scary—even if you’re young and healthy. Sometimes the fear pops up after hearing about death, losing someone, or simply thinking about what happens in the future; sometimes it seems to come out of nowhere.
People handle that fear differently. Talking it through with someone you trust can make it feel less huge, and you don’t have to figure out every question about death right now. If the fear is taking over your sleep or daily life, tell a trusted adult or counselor so you don’t have to manage it alone.