Hi, I know How Holly feels. Slinky is afraid of childern from a past experiece from being abused by them. She will hiss then bite them. No matter how many times I tell them to stay away from her they still do it. Then I here them scream and she is hanging from an arm or ear. That still doesn't stop them. I have to stick her in my room to keep them from getting at her. She is fine if I hold her and let the kids pet her but if she is in the open she freaks. if anyone else has had this experience please let me know how to get her to over come this fear. Bye For Now Vanessa and Slinky [Posted in FML issue 1661]