No Fear: Growing Up in a Risk Averse Society Paperback – Illustrated, 29 Oct. 2007

a really good book, you can dip in and out of it - and it's packed with information and examples. Its good for backing up policies and ethos if you are trying to convince people that children must have a chance to climb trees, build dens and use tools etc. It sits alongside books such as "Toxic Childhood" as a set of important eassays on why we need to recognise the damage done to children by adults trying to remove risk from their play (and indeed every aspect of their lives). There's a few good photographs too which back up the text. Read it too alongside books such as "Last Child in the Woods" - we need to ensure that childrens lives are rich and full of possibilities...

Useful book to use in working with children and studying for Playwork and Childcare qualifications

A well written, well researched and extremely readable book.The author includes interesting statistics to support arguments and theories. Some of the subjects covered are; playground safety, children's attitudes to risk in childhood, bullying (and what constitutes it), Internet threats, 'stranger danger' and anti-social behaviour. I found the intolerance to children just being children in public places astounding (but sadly believable). Another interesting theory discussed is whether people/children respond to safety measures by taking greater risks.Recommended to anyone who is studying, works with, or is a parent to children...of any age.

Should be read by any concerned person who can see the damaging effects we are having on children by not allowing them to take and manage risk. Easy to read and lots of info that dispels myths that the media have twisted over time.

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Supportive research for Early Childhood studies degree

i would say anyone working with children should read this book - parents too. it is easy to read, no nonsense and a refreshing view on childhood.

Interesting read about children growing up in a range of societies, are we to protective of our children? I don't know!