/pɛdoʊˈfɒbiə/ (PED-oh-FOH-bee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A fear of children.

“The psychologist was studying pedophobia in adults and its effects on their behavior around children.”

2. noun

A fear or dislike of being around children, or an aversion to parenting.

“The new mother struggled with pedophobia and found it difficult to care for her newborn.”