Doctor reveals difference between what adults and children see when they die

A new study has found that adults and children have different experiences of death.

The study, which was published in the journal "Pediatrics," found that adults are more likely to see death as a peaceful and comforting experience, while children are more likely to see it as a frightening and painful experience.

The study's lead author, Dr. Christopher Kerr, said that the difference in experiences is likely due to the different ways that adults and children process information. Adults have a more developed understanding of death and its implications, while children are still learning about these concepts.

Kerr said that the study's findings could help doctors and other healthcare professionals to better support children who are facing death. By understanding the different ways that children experience death, healthcare professionals can provide them with the support and guidance they need to cope with this difficult experience.

The study was conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. The researchers surveyed over 1,000 adults and children about their experiences of death.

The researchers found that adults were more likely to report feeling peaceful and comforted when they thought about death. They were also more likely to report feeling a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.

Children, on the other hand, were more likely to report feeling scared and anxious when they thought about death. They were also more likely to report feeling a sense of loss and sadness.

The researchers said that the difference in experiences is likely due to the different ways that adults and children process information. Adults have a more developed understanding of death and its implications, while children are still learning about these concepts.

Kerr said that the study's findings could help doctors and other healthcare professionals to better support children who are facing death. By understanding the different ways that children experience death, healthcare professionals can provide them with the support and guidance they need to cope with this difficult experience.