by Nanda Karunanayake

Created on: September 24, 2008

Let us appreciate the nature

Young generation is much addicted to computer today and they do not know the importance of the nature. This is one of the reasons why children are tougher and more aggressive now than those days. Computer games and films with wars and fighting have also contributed to this pathetic situation.

It is necessary to teach children in their early childhood about the nature. Letting children absorb into the nature is an exact way to teach them to be peaceful and loving citizens. They have to learn to appreciate nature and it will pave the way for harmonious, natural and healthy living.

Nature brings the peace of mind and relives the stress. Natural beauty is the most important resources we have on this planet earth. We must teach our children the value of trees, birds, flowers, fruits etc. around us.

Children must be constantly direct not to destroy trees or anything belongs to the nature. Then when they grow up they will teach the same thing to their children too.

Children must know their surroundings and all about what is nature. Nature lovers can be satisfied with simple things in life. Children who learn the beauty of nature will become peaceful and not arrogant people.

It is general knowledge that people who love nature are calm, quite and understanding people. Children should have the awareness to the connection between man and the nature.

Nature is related to how people behave. Sages and saints who lived in the past appreciated very much the nature. Children who grow up with the nature looking at the others as same and will be close connect to the other people. They can build cordial relationships.

As parents we should take our children to natural places and show them how to enjoy being absorbed in nature. Nature itself shows its simplicity. They will learn that not all things on earth are natural. They should better understand what is natural and what is not natural.

Children who are taught about the nature will grow up as happy and contented. They must protect their surroundings and environment and if not they should know the consequences which will follow.

Giving your children the opportunity to enjoy nature is giving them an opportunity to appreciate life more in the simple and natural way. Normally children appreciate artificial things and they must be directed to appreciate natural things and emphasize them the value of nature more than anything else.
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