Too Dark?

by: Cassie Higgins Published on: 01/01/2026

What does it mean when we call something “too dark” for kids? In this honest reflection, Cassie Higgins explores the discomfort adults feel around serious stories, questioning who really needs protecting—children, or ourselves. Through personal anecdotes and cultural critique, she invites us to rethink the boundaries we draw between light and dark, and to consider the power of meeting young people with truth instead of just comfort.