"Take a course in good water and air; and in the eternal youth of nature you may renew your own. Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you."-John Muir
One of the many reasons that kids aren't getting outside as often is that parents worry about their children's safety. One solution to that is to go outside with them. If you're swamped with work, bring it outside with you so you can keep an eye on your kids and still get work done.
What's interesting about most parents' fears is that they're not necessarily afraid of the outdoors, they're afraid of is the people outside. Every child is engrained with the phrase don't talk to strangers, but what's the harm in playing in the woods?
Micheal Pyle talks about this issue in his book Place-Based Education in the Global Age: Local Diversity. Chapter 8 No Child Left Inside
If you live in a community that doesn't have immediate access to safe natural places, plan weekly adventures for your family so your child has the opportunity to indulge in the natural world! It will be worthwhile for your child because they'll be able to experience new and beautiful places that promote personal growth and it will be worth while for you because you'll get to see your child transform before your eyes!
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