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By: Mrs Green

Mrs Green — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:51:03 +0000

@Dionna @ Code Name: Mama: It is so different now. I’m quite sure my parents had no concerns at all about me being out and about. Interestingly my daughter has asked if she can walk home from a friend’s house on Monday night and I said she had to have her phone. It’s less than 1/4 mile away but that was my immediate response.

@michelle: Thanks Michelle; a love of the environment really fosters a caring approach I think. It’s been fascinating to see how these things I took for granted have shaped things now.

@Jessica - This is Worthwhile: It seems really scary that so few children knew about an oak leaf; doesn’t it? It would shock me if DD was like that, but of course she isn’t. Ok, she might now know her maths tables, but she knows how to take care of an injured bee

@Lauren @ Hobo Mama: Cycling would be great! But just walking to and from places is important. We didn’t live in a terribly nice place when I was young, but we just walked - to the shops, to school - all along busy main roads, but we still walked…

@Melodie: Hi Melodie; yes things have changed. Well, to be honest I wonder if they have or whether media coverage of tragic stories has changed. Some say that abductions etc are no worse now than they used to be …

@Paige: You can read more about the study here: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-news/w-latest_news/w-news-wildlife_alien.htm

@NavelgazingBajan: Nothing against Dr Who of course

@the Grumbles: Great that you have such awareness. That is everything and if your intention is set right, everything else will follow

@Darcel: I agree - sunshine makes a big difference to me!

By: Darcel

Darcel — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:08:01 +0000

I often wonder what the world will be like for my kids. I was glad my parents had no problem with us bringing nature indoors if we wanted to. Rocks, pine cones, and my kids get to do the same. I’m so glad the weather is warming up. Nothing wrong with the park on a cold day, but it seems much more fun when it’s warm and the sun is shining

By: the Grumbles

the Grumbles — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:07:30 +0000

I spent so much of my childhood playing out in the woods! I am avid tv watcher, much to my embarrassment, but I totally understand the need to get kids more interested in the natural world. I hope I can impart some of that on my son and he can spend as much time goofing off in the woods as I did, and watch tv later (if at all).

By: NavelgazingBajan

NavelgazingBajan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:28:47 +0000

Ah, I’m a big Dr. Who fan but I think I’d be mortified if my son knew more about the show than the actual world he lives in. Thanks for the post!

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:21:47 +0000

Being outdoors seems to be a common theme with the carnival posts and my childhood memories are all outdoors too. Now kids go to Disney - we went camping!

Your stat about kids knowing an oak leaf is so poignant! I’d like to read that report, do you have a link? (although Master Yoda is important in my house! we are long time Star Wars Geeks!)

By: Melodie

Melodie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:02:02 +0000

Ah yes, the freedoms of *our* youth. Now it depends where you live and if you know your neighbours and if you trust your neighbours and if the stream is safe to play in, etc etc. Things are so different now aren’t they? It makes me sad a little but I do love that we’re raising our children to practice being green and that it all comes so naturally.

By: Lauren @ Hobo Mama

Lauren @ Hobo Mama — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:04:16 +0000

I also used to spend tons of time outside, which surprises me now that I’m so indoorsy. I want to revive that for my son, but I can see it being tough as he gets older, with all the restrictions now on kids playing or biking outside alone. For now, I’m just trying to commit to getting him out to the beach or playground or on a walk every day. I wish we had more places to walk to, because I really enjoy it. I might have to get better at bicycling again!

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