I really want there to be more interactive things with nature for children. It feels like, with the introduction of devices, the younger generations have not seemed as interested. There is a native american proverb that goes something like this:
"The farther man gets from nature, the farther he gets from himself."
this is so true, @tracytalley! i think that's where setting intentional time to use the devises and then making times without them is so helpful; it really lets us "drop down" into moments with nature, without technology to be present with ourselves and the reverberations of nature. i do hope for our kids' sakes that we can start to find that balance as a culture <3
I love that proverb. It's not the fault of younger gen though - tis the lack of monitoring. My nephews are so in touch with nature, but they have a contract that limits the use of phones.Example: babysitting 8 year old the other day:
'Aunty K, I'm only allowed half an hour on electronics, just setting the alarm okay?'
Sure. Half an hour - alarm buzzes.
"Okay, awesome, I'm jsut going to read my book for ten minutes then can we go to the creek and go exploring??"
Love him to bits.