What does it mean to dream about children ? Is it good or bad to dream about children? Dreams about children have both real-life influences and reactions, as well as the dreamer's subjective imagination. Please see the detailed explanation of dreams about children below.

　　The same-sex children in dreams are often incarnations of oneself.

　　Dreaming of your children's death means you hope they can grow up and become independent quickly.

　　If you dream of children when you don't have children in real life, it means you are dissatisfied with life or have some childish ideas.

　　Dreaming of your children being very close to you is not a good omen. Although it may not lead to the worst situation, you will encounter some troublesome things. Dreaming of picking up your daughter indicates that there will be an argument. Dreaming of picking up your son is a good omen, indicating that your wishes will be fulfilled.

　　If you dream that you are counting your children and they are all healthy and cute, it means that you will not encounter any trouble in disciplining your children, and they will all have a place in society.

　　Dreaming of your daughter indicates that all unpleasant events in your life will be swept away. However, if your daughter in the dream does not meet your expectations, it may mean that something worrying will happen.

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　　To dream of one's children changing their clothes and weeping. (From the Dunhuang Dream Book)

　　The dream depicts children weeping. It also shows the parents weeping. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　To dream of one's children climbing a mountain signifies that a noble person will receive even greater fortune, while a sick person will suffer further illness. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　To dream of one's children suddenly dying signifies the recovery from illness and great fortune. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　A dream of a woman in water signifies premature death; however, for those with a fire or wood element in their birth chart, prayer and supplication can avert this misfortune. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　To dream of one's children asking for food is an ominous sign; however, it is harmless to young children. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　To dream of one's children riding in the same carriage signifies that one will gain a virtuous son or a fine son-in-law. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　I dreamt my children were laughing and joking. They were laughing and joking with their parents. (From *The Dream Interpretation Manual*)

　　To dream of parting from one's children. To dream of parting from one's parents. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)

　　To dream of one's children welcoming one. To dream of one's parents welcoming one. (From *The Secret Book of Dream Interpretation*)