Aug. 1, 2008
Children out of touch with nature
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According to a poll by a BBC wildlife magazine, half of 9-11 were unable to identify a daddy long legs(known in our home as "ACK! Jay!) or an oak tree (Lode translation: that thing that drops acorns on your lawn). Tsk. Tsk. I can't imagine a childhood without the wonder of trying to feed chipmunks or playing with turtles. Kids are move involved with messing on the puter or being inside, the report says. Around here, we have nature guides laying all over the place and a pair of binoculars hanging at the entryway. We love watching wildlife (and I'm not talking at WalMart) and delight when we can identify a new bird or flower. And I've found that Jesus' admonition to "Consider the birds of the field..." is one of the most effective ways I find to relax. But I will say this...Caleb's latest interest is SNAKES. I've looked at more than my share of pictures of them. Now there's a creature I could happily be ignorant of. Ditto for those spiders. ;) We're off to the Millers today for a 212 Connection get together. (www.212connection.com) Should be a great day for great brainstorming, great food and great fun. |
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