Eli5 Why is it easier for people (kids notably) to put their head between two bars but harder to get it out?
In: Physics
A big part of the problem with children is that they get impatient. An adult is likely to take time to try different ways and angles of getting their head out.
A child will panic much more quickly. This leads to difficulty getting them out because they won’t stay still, but also it causes them to resist your efforts.
As noted by someone else, they are also more likely to keep pushing if the bars are giving enough to allow them through. Adults have enough experience to stop trying.
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