Why are people from cities so scared of going into the woods?

Because they are not familiar with possible sources of danger in an unfamiliar environment. Plus they might have watched DELIVERANCE or COCAINE BEAR.

They are not used to being alone, without people around

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A lot of people feel uncomfortable out of an uncontrolled environment.

Most city dwellers I know have lost their connection with nature. Once that connection is lost then it’s the fear of the unknown. We bring the connection with us as we venture into the city.

It's something they don't truly know about due to not experiencing it.. Their imaginations scare them plus all the tv shows they have probably watched.

Up here in Canada, if you go on a road trip and stop at a Rest Area.. the small kind that only have outhouses, and you walk into the woods, not only do you get swarmed by bugs, mosquitoes, biting flies etc.. but you will also find bones.. lots and lots of bones from road kill and what is left after the scavengers eat them.
I think that is a good reason not to go into the woods.
Things may be slightly more tame where you live.

Imma country girl an would never live in the city but definitely not cause im afraid of it

That's pretty logical. A person who doesn't know the woods isn't familiar with the sounds that suggest danger. They don't have the experience. Even if you go to your local woods, you should be careful when going to the woods at other place because you don't know it there and don't know what to watch out for.

Certain parts of some cities make me more uneasy than any forest

probably because there are know streets with signs.i have hunted the big woods of maine new hampshire and vt. secret buy a compass learn how to use it and believe it even if it seams wrong.you will find your way out as long as you dont drop it

It is so peaceful out in the woods

i have owend beagles most of my life.there is one siting next to me now.a tri color male a year and a half old.i have had 2 german shot haird pointers and i cant even remember how many beagles.great hunting dogs and fantastic pets

I've seen the documentary Wrong Turn a million times already. I'm not going anywhere near the woods.

Scorpions
Bats
Spiders/Webs
Noises
Critters

I don't get it. I'm much more cautious in the concrete jungle than way out in the woods.

This song didn't help me any while growing up.
Scary yet liked the bears.

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That’s funny because I’m scared of going in the city lol

IDK. It's a peaceful place to go to clear your head. Maybe just a fear of the unknown?

Same reason I'm intimidated to go into a city. Different monsters.

With that pic I have a reason now 🙋🏻‍♂

Because the woods have eyes

For many, it’s unfamiliar territory.
Comparable to the way my country cousins stress out around city noise, while I can tune it out.

It's true I've seen people like that.

I can never get a answer on this.

weirdos 🤷🏻

Loving eyes!!

I live for the woods

Woww

Yup!