Children Quote by Claire Fox
“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.”
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.
Balance safety and risk.
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When to use this quote
- playground
- sports
- adventure activities
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can safe risk be encouraged?
- What risks build resilience?
Over‑protection can hinder growth.