Children are more vulnerable
Children have:
• weaker spiritual protection
• easily frightened hearts
• faster susceptibility to whispers
• more likelihood of being affected physically or spiritually
→ That’s why the Prophet specifically mentioned children.
Why? The Reason
Shayateen Are Most Active at Maghrib
The Prophet ﷺ explained that Shaytan becomes very active at the time of sunset, and harmful jinn spread throughout the world.
and cover your utensils, and mention Allah's Name thereupon, (and if you don't have something to cover your utensil) you may put across it something (e.g. a piece of wood etc. (Sahih al-Bukhari 3280)