Frank Furedi

Frank Furedi in the news

Parents warned on gymnastic photos
Scotland on Sunday, 3 August 2008
Fear of paedophiles on the internet has prompted Scots sports chiefs to warn parents and coaches not to photograph young athletes in their gym gear.

Are you an over-protective parent?
The Times (London), 26 July 2008
Controversial sociologist and author Frank Furedi asks parents to stop worrying so much and give children their freedom. Interview by Simon Crompton.

Our little emperors: does worrying do more harm than good?
Sunday Times, 29 June 2008
A backlash has begun against the all-must-have-prizes culture that has produced children used to getting their own way. By Margarette Driscoll.

Licensed to Hug
All media, 26 June 2008
The report Licensed to Hug, by Frank Furedi and Jennie Bristow, generated a storm of media coverage.

Emphasis on emotions is creating ‘can’t do’ students
The Times (London), 12 June 2008
by Alexandra Frean, Education Editor.

Times Online marriage and sex survey
Sunday Times, 25 May 2008
Darling, that was wonderful: British couples reveal the quantity of sex after parenthood may be down. By Jennifer Howze.

Government to quiz households on sex lives and salaries
Daily Telegraph, 21 April 2008
by Lewis Carter

State busybodies want to pry into your bedroom secrets
Daily Mail, 21 April 2008
by Paul Sims

Irrational fears fuel stifling regulations
Fund Strategy, 7 April 2008

The Suspect Society
CBC Radio, 13 March 2008

Think positive
Guardian, 28 February 2008
Richard Schoch on whether children should be taught how to be happy.

A world view built on worst-case scenarios
The Australian, 7 February 2007
by Guy Rundle

Teaching children how to be happy
Daily Telegraph, 22 January 2007
by Julie Henry

A time of fear and loathing
The Age, 2 December 2006
by Helen Razar