What was your biggest fear as a child?

Until I was out of High School I was deathly afraid of dogs. It didn't matter if they were big or small, loud or even quiet. I wouldn't go near one for all the money in the world. Finally, after visiting my brother for a few weeks after I graduated I got over my fear. They had a little poodle named Skippy, he was the sweetest dog ever and from the minute I walked in the door that dog was my best friend. I was however still afraid of large dogs and to some extent I still am afraid of certain breeds.