Their worries may seem unreasonable, but to them, they are quite real. Children may hear many rumors at school and let their imaginations run wild. They may think the worst, however unrealistic it may be. The threat of terrorism may be a reason for children to fear for their personal safety, although statistically the chance of any one child being a victim of terrorism is very remote. Nonetheless, terrorism is one more item children may now add to their list of worries.
Terroristic actions are something over which children, and most adults, have no control.
Feelings of loss of control can be overwhelming. Children may grasp at any control which they can have. Anger is not an unusual reaction. Unfortunately, anger is often expressed to those with whom children are most secure. They may displace this anger onto parents, teachers and other authority figures.