Letter: Parents are right to protect their children
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Letter: Parents are right to
protect their children
I DISAGREE with Frank Furedi's assertion that "the explosion in discovery of so-called hidden syndromes" leads to parents becoming more fearful for their children. I feel the opposite is the case.
Many parents just want to know what their child is going through. If they can understand the behaviour patterns of their child then they will be better able to come up with measures to reduce the difficulties their child is facing.
To offer a single solution is not the right approach. Every child is different and a more individual approach is needed to enable each to move forward.
HAYWARD DRAKE
Camberley, Surrey
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments