Want To Raise An Environmentally Conscious Kid? This Is How

Humans are one of the strangest animals on this planet. From what I can tell, we’re the only ones comfortable with leaving less for subsequent generations if it means we get to engage in our gross hedonism for our lifetimes. Each organism’s main purpose is to continue the line – to not go extinct. The way we’ve ambivalent toward the future of children being born today is surprising.

But raising environmentally minded children is a good thing to do for insuring the safety and sustainability of society. But how do you raise ecologically conscious kids?

Well, for starters, kids learn almost everything from their parents, so step one is to simply lead by example. Recycle, plant gardens, talk about the importance of healthy food, of biking and walking; and for the love of God turn off the TV once in a while.

Equally important is for kids to spend time in nature...