Actually, we solved our “monster under the bed” problems with beds that had drawers and no space, beneath. The “monsters in the closet” scenario was solved by a couple of wooden dowels mounted through the doors and hung with a chain (which also kept the dogs from siding the doors open to get at the "snacks and such each boy insisted in “hiding” in their rooms).
The ACTUAL good that came from these preventative measures against the Monsters in their lives was I actively involved both boys in the discussion of HOW to thwart the “monsters”, if they existed. We ALWAYS approached the problem as if it were REAL and involved the children in solving the problem.
Actually, we solved our “monster under the bed” problems with beds that had drawers and no space, beneath. The “monsters in the closet” scenario was solved by a couple of wooden dowels mounted through the doors and hung with a chain (which also kept the dogs from siding the doors open to get at the "snacks and such each boy insisted in “hiding” in their rooms).
The ACTUAL good that came from these preventative measures against the Monsters in their lives was I actively involved both boys in the discussion of HOW to thwart the “monsters”, if they existed. We ALWAYS approached the problem as if it were REAL and involved the children in solving the problem.