>This seems to be a worldwide trend Yes there is a trend to 'protect' kids from everything. But in my country there is a clear counter-culture advocating agian

>This seems to be a worldwide trend Yes there is a trend to 'protect' kids from everything. But in my country there is a clear counter-culture advocating agianst what they call 'rubber stone' society where everything is done to avoid possible danger. There are now ads running on TV saying 'let boys be boys', let them climb trees, go out and explore etc...