Myth of the month: Children need to be wrapped in cotton wall to keep them safe
November 4th 2008 November's Myth of the Month from the HSE addresses the myth that children should be wrapped up in cotton wool to keep them safe.
The reality
Health and safety law is often used as an excuse to stop children taking part in exciting activities, but well-managed risk is good for them, says the HSE. It engages their imagination, helps them learn and even teaches them to manage risks for themselves in the future. They won’t understand about risk if they’re wrapped in cotton wool.
Risk itself won’t damage children, but ill-managed and overprotective actions could!
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