Fear shows up early in childhood - taught through cautionary tales and parental reactions. In this episode, we explore how fear shapes young minds, how it was used historically to control and protect, and what some scientists now say about where fear really lives in the brain, and what that could tell us about all emotions.

From ancient parenting advice to cutting-edge neuroscience. A story told with scissors. Snip, snip.

Presented by: India Rakusen.

Child is a Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4