Parental fear leads to inactive 'cottonwool' kids: study

Parental fear leads to inactive 'cottonwool' kids. Children's development and wellbeing are under threat because their parents are fearful of strangers

Parental fear leads to inactive 'cottonwool' kids: study

Children's development and wellbeing are under threat because their parents are fearful of strangers, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia.

This media release was issued by the University of Western Australia.

First published Tuesday 5 October 2010.