We all should take part in doing our part to protect the world that we live in. It is not something that is hard or complicated to do. Often, just a few minor changes will be enough and though you may not see an impact today, eventually it will make a difference. It also doesn’t hurt that it is something you can involve the whole family with. It doesn’t matter what age group they fall into, and in fact, it is encouraged to start helping kids learn “green living” from a very young age.
A Greener Lifestyle for Families
Admittedly, your child may not want to know about the problems with our ozone layer or how much overflowing landfills are contaminating the water supply. Kids, especially the younger ones, will not understand the impact of those things and most parents may not want to try and explain it. The thing is, kids learn by being curious and repeating the things that they see others doing. For instance, make it a rule in your home that if no one is in a particular room, the lights, television, radios, and other things have to be turned off. Explain that doing so saves money and helps your home preserve energy if you feel the need to, but for the most part if you start teaching kids when they are young, it will just be something that they do. As for the rest, you can have fun with your kids to teach them about living green.
Creative Ideas for Green Living
With kids, you may think that screen time is the only way to have a good time. This is not true with a little creative thinking. You can take a walk through the woods or venture out to the nearest park for a little bird watching. You may even discover that you know how to make a 5 month old baby laugh by pointing their attention up to the trees and squirrels that are running like crazy. While you are there, you can also talk about how nature is important, and you should protect it when possible. Picking up litter is a great start, even better if there are recycling bins that you can put trash in. At home, you can also recycle or teach your children about repurposing. Instead of tossing out that drink bottle or empty can, turn it into something creative that your child can decorate. Teach your children to love fresh fruits and vegetables. Take them to a farm where they can pick blueberries and eat them straight off the vine. You can explain that without fresh water it wouldn’t be possible. There are so many simple things that you can do with kids, and it will get them off their devices and out into the nature that you are teaching them to love.
Kids Can Learn and Love Green Living
Living green is a way of life. It does require that we make changes in how we do some things, but it is worth it. If every parent chooses to live green and teaches their child how to do it; anything is possible. Are you ready to give it a try to see what your family can do for their future?