No fear: Growing up in a risk averse society

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No fear: Growing up in a risk averse society argues that risk-aversion is at a high, and not only does it restrict children's play, it limits their freedom of movement, corrodes their relationships with adults and constrains their exploration of physical and social worlds.

No fear focuses on children aged 5–11, and examines key issues in children's safety, such as:

• playground design
• antisocial behaviour
• bullying
• child protection
• fear of strangers
• online risks.

The book reveals how risk-averse behaviour can, ironically, damage and endanger children's lives. The author advocates a philosophy of resilience that aims to counter risk-aversion and strike a balance between protecting children from genuine threats, while still allowing challenging learning opportunities.

About the author

Tim Gill is one of the UK's leading writers on early childhood, with a focus on play and free time. He regularly appears on national TV and radio, and has written for various publications on the topic of early childhood.