Nothing but fear itself

Where have all the kids gone from our suburban parks and streets?

It wasn’t that long ago when groups of kids walking together, riding their bikes, or mucking around at the local park or vacant block were as regular a sight as seagulls at the beach.

But increasingly childhood is being experienced inside.

Why is that? Are our parental fears part of what keep us from allowing our kids to roam in the way our parents let us?

This report compiled on behalf of VicHealth examines what part parental fear plays in children’s physical activity and independent mobility.

Read the Nothing but fear itself report