A study has shown that encouraging children to take risks, be competitive and engage in rough and tumble play can help prevent childhood anxiety disorders. But, unfortunately, this type of play is more commonly experienced by young boys than girls.
Link between dads who treat daughters like ‘princesses’ and anxiety

The report noted that fathers typically showed more competition with their sons, than their daughters.
Fuente: Kate Bettes - The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 January 2018.
Fuente: Kate Bettes - The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 January 2018.