1st March 2015
By Alexandra Du Toit
Guest Writer for Wake Up World
Children these days have many technological
distractions that keep them busy and less connected with the
environment. Whether it’s a video game, television program or computer
screen, children are forgetting how to connect with their natural side.
Many parents seem to be forgetting the
importance of teaching children about their intrinsic connection to the
earth and their role in protecting the planet for future generations.
There are ways to help children cultivate an earth-conscious way of
living.
Live by example
Our children learn how to be in the world by
learning from what their caregivers do. Educate yourself about ways to
help protect our earth, and live by example.
Firstly, turn the television off as much as possible. Children’s television shows are spaced out by commercials which target and manipulate children to want to buy more and want more of products that are wasteful and toxic.
Educate yourself about ways to help protect our earth, and live by example.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Teach your children about all the trash that can
be recycled and where it ends up if it’s not. Children love activities
where their creativity is challenged. A great idea is to ask your child
to find reusable alternatives to disposable household
items and turn the trash into treasures. For example, by using finished
toilet and paper towel rolls, you can make a musical instrument by
putting rice or beans in the roll and taping off both ends. Talk to your
children about the importance of minimal packaging and what to recycle
and reuse.
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