Today's children has the tendency to neglect nature and prefer to be captivated indoors along with technology such as video games and television. We are constantly losing our nature and if the children have less interest in exploring more of nature now, the next generation will be in danger. It is crucial to act now, planting the love of nature that our grandparents had practiced back in their eras, back to this present generation.
What is the factors hindering them to play outdoors?
- Parental fear
- Urbanization without nature
- Devaluation of nature
- Technology addiction
This is a condition which Richard Louv coined as "Nature Deficit Disorder": the human costs of alienation from nature. This results in detrimental effects for children, shaping future adults and families.
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