I THINK,THAT IT WOULD DEPEND A LOT,ON HOW,THE CHILDREN APPROACH,THE CAT.
A MALE CAT,MAY BE MORE DEFENSIVE,THAN A FEMALE CAT,AND LESS INCLINED,TO TAKE A LOT,OF MAULING.

BUT,I AM AM AMATEUR,AS NONE,OF THE FOUND CATS,REALLY EVER SEE CHILDREN.