children often didn't notice the things adults classified as disastrous. The opposite, Whitcomb thought, was also true.
In Ellen Datlow's "Best Horror of the Year, Volume 8," the author explores a fascinating perspective on the perception of disasters between children and adults. While adults are quick to label certain events as catastrophic, children tend to be oblivious to these classifications. This contrast highlights the different ways in which various ages experience and process distressing situations.
This idea suggests that children may possess a unique resilience or innocence that...