Kids are the future of our world. Today's kids are seen as "too connected to the digital world" to really care for and even appreciate the role nature has in their quality of life. Researchers go as far as stating children today suffer from "Nature-Deficit Disorder." With these ideas in mind, the rising generations are portrayed under stereotypes deeming them less eco-conscious and that they do not nurture a care for nature and their environment.
Take a look at this short video uploaded in early 2019. Kids from around the world are asked about the meaning of nature to them, how they view nature, and what life would be like without the existence of nature. Some of their answers may surprise you:
Take a look at this short video uploaded in early 2019. Kids from around the world are asked about the meaning of nature to them, how they view nature, and what life would be like without the existence of nature. Some of their answers may surprise you:
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