How might kids react to the threat of bioterrorism in the news?
Many children worry. They are concerned about their own safety and the safety of the people they care about. Moreover, unlike adults, children don’t have enough experience or knowledge to assess the likelihood of an event occurring in their “world.” As an adult you need to help them put things into perspective. These days, bioterrorism is a prevalent news topic—especially during high security-alert periods—and children may think everyone around them is in constant danger. As with other disaster events, you should monitor your child’s media exposure.
