GOOD CHILDHOOD INQUIRY AND CHILDHOOD FREEDOM

Early day motion 1810, tabled 2 July 2007 by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 44 members.

That this House welcomes the findings of the recent Good Childhood Inquiry survey by The Children's Society and its contribution to wider debate on child safety and wellbeing; is concerned that today's children may be being prevented from fully appreciating their youth and freedom because of parental anxiety; is further concerned that such restrictions may have a negative impact on children's ability to form friendships and develop social skills; is particularly alarmed by these findings in light of the UK's ranking at the bottom for peer relationships in international tables according to UNICEF; and calls on the Government to commission a further inquiry into the impact such lack of freedom may have on child wellbeing and social development.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1.