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“Children are more restricted than ever when it comes to taking physical risks - one of the ways previous generations built resilience. Thanks to health and safety mania, leapfrog, marbles and conkers are now considered unsafe.” quote by Claire Fox
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“Children are more restricted than ever when it comes to taking physical risks - one of the ways previous generations built resilience. Thanks to health and safety mania, leapfrog, marbles and conkers are now considered unsafe.”

Claire Fox

About This Quote

Source Article: Opinion piece on child safety, 2023

Modern safety rules limit children’s physical risk‑taking, reducing resilience.

In simple terms: Safety limits risk and resilience.

Key Takeaway

Balance safety and risk.

Themes

risk resilience childhood

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

opinion social commentary

When to use this quote

  • playground
  • sports
  • adventure activities

Key Concepts

developmental psychology public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can safe risk be encouraged?
  • What risks build resilience?
A Different Perspective

Over‑protection can hinder growth.

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