Why do people get more upset over children's deaths than the death of adults?

Social Science by Anonymous 2018-09-07 12:32:01

Social Science

Why do people get more upset over children's deaths than the death of adults?

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News headings always say "look at all the children the war killed" and often fails to mention the death toll of adults. Also, we are more protective of things like babies and puppies than we are of adults. Is there a genetic inclination for us to be protective of babies, and if so, are there any studies...