Another threat to children's safety, to be regulated by an EU directive, is roundabouts. The Daily Express said the EU has imposed speed limits of 5 metres a second - a ruling branded as 'barmy' by parents and MPs.
But at least if children are stuck indoors they can improve their English and maths skills with computer games. Surprisingly, academics have found that children who enjoy PlayStations also succeed in core subjects, says The Sun.
The Daily Mail reports the new weapon in the fight against obesity is 'oat cuisine'. Research at Columbia University found children who eat porridge for breakfast are 50 per cent less likely to be overweight, and two-year-olds who regularly eat oat products are less at risk later on.
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