Parents feeling pressure of the McCann factor

We have become hyper-vigilant about children's safety ...
parents (have) a "disproportionate fear" of their children being abducted by a stranger. "I think the instant global coverage of Madeleine McCann gave you a disproportionate fear, even if your commonsense tells you otherwise"...
Parenting experts say a "culture of fear" has exaggerated the dangers youngsters face. However, they believe over-protection of children may lead to them becoming less streetwise.

Wolfgang