how to teach your child to be environmentally conscious
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How to Teach Your Child to Be Environmentally Conscious
To be environmentally conscious takes a lot more than just recycling your
newspapers and plastic bottles. In today’s day and age it is important that
you instil values and a level of awareness among your children by
explaining to them the damages that are causing to our eco-system by
not adopting green ideas.
Here are some interesting ways to teach your child to become more
conscious about his or her environment-
1. Starting Young – The earlier you start instilling these values, the
easier it will be for your child to adapt to them. Start young by
forming green habits in the household. Show them ways to save
paper, involve them in your backyard maintenance, or urge them to
gift their friends baby oaks on their birthdays.
2. Set an Example – If you really want your child to be
environmentally conscious, make sure you are setting an example
by practicing what you preach. Recycle your shopping bags, do not
litter, and use products that are environmentally friendly.
3. Show them how to Recycle – You can teach your child recycling
at a very young age. If your child is looking for great 18th birthday
present ideas for their older sibling, show them how to make a gift
card or even earnings and bracelets out of recycle paper.
4. Unplugging Items – Most children become lazy about unplugging
their laptops, radios, video games and television sets when they are
not in use. Coaxing them to unplug electronics that are not in use is
a great way to instil environmentally conscious ideas in your child.
This way, you are not only saving money but energy as well.
5. Turning off the Tap – A lot of water can get wasted while your
child is spending hours in the tub, or leaving the faucet on while
brushing their teeth. Make sure you show them how to turn off the
faucet when it is not needed.
6. Starting a Garden – Starting to grow your own garden with your
children is a great way to encourage green living at home. Many
parents consider gifting plants and baby oaks as excellent 21st
birthday gift ideas. This way you are not only instilling great values
in your child but you are also opening doors to creating many more
memories that revolve around watching a tree grow to life!
Another interesting 21st birthday gift would be to surprise your child
with a gardening party. Bring together like minded friends and
family members to organize a memorable and eco-friendly
celebration for your child.
7. Join a Group – Your older children should be encouraged to join
local nature groups and ‘go green’ teen groups that take up
initiatives revolving around conserving local environments and
creating community based awareness.
Also get your child to take shorter showers, make wiser choices when it
comes to mode of transport and be more conscious about turning off the
lights every time they leave a room. By instilling these basic habits, your
child will grow into an environment conscious and responsible human
being.
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