08/27/2026
Tip When Investigating Locations With Young Spirits
Young spirits, children, are no different than our own living children, adults can be intimidating to them and in the winter, when we are wearing thick coats/ clothing, it can be even worse. Add several adults together and that can create a more uncomfortable situation for them. However, children are also very curious...
For locations that reportedly have child spirit activity (I personally do this at nearly all locations) try sitting down on the floor. Instead of everyone standing and moving around, utilize smaller groups and sit. Let the curious children relax and come to you. Additionally, have trigger objects that might make them want to come closer. Stuffed animals, balls and jacks are excellent items to use for this, but even money, cookies and marbles have had really good results. Yeah, I know someone always has to knock the idea of cookies or candy, but have they ever tried them? Probably not!
Most adults would not be comfortable walking into a group of strangers so why would kids. Put yourself in their shoes, use their perspective and your results could change in a much more favorable way. The tone in which the conversation is carried out and even the voices that are used can have an impact. Softer voices and even young investigators can often have better results than abrasive people. Also remember (I definitely had to be reminded repeatedly) slow down your conversation and keep your vocabulary in line with your targeted audience, in this case the kids.
Just a thought...
Robert Murphy
