awesomescopeEnvironmental concerns, such as global warming, have been at the forefront of media attention in recent years, making it increasingly more difficult to ignore the impact we are all having on climate change. With this in mind, parents have a responsibility to teach their children about the environment and the things they can do to protect it. Here are some tips from a boys’ school in St Albans to get you started.
Spend Time Outdoors
One of the easiest ways to teach your child to respect the environment is to spend time outdoors. Do some gardening together, go on walks, maybe even go camping; whatever it helps to help them develop a sense of respect for nature. Find opportunities to talk about how the effects of global warming will have a huge impact on wildlife and the world around us.
Encourage Reduced Energy Consumption
Explain to your child the importance of switching off the lights when they leave a room or unplugging their phone chargers when their devices have full batteries. Not only is reducing your energy consumption kinder to the environment, but it should also help you save money.
Encourage Recycling
Talk to your child about what happens to household waste after the refuge collectors empty your bins. Talk to them about landfill sites and explain the importance of recycling. You should also try and avoid using single-use items, like plastic straws.
Watch Documentaries
There are lots of media resources that you can use to help teach your child about environmental issues, including plenty of documentaries.
The trick is to explore topics such as global warming in a concise, yet consistent, so that the message sinks in slowly over time. There’s no point having a one off, heavy conversation with your child about why you should recycle or cut your showers shorts, because it will go in one ear and out of the other. It’s better to find opportunities to explore such topics in small bursts so that your child doesn’t feel overwhelmed.
