And here I am, writing after many months. Today's post is along the green trail. It's about children and gardening.
Kids seem to have this natural affinity towards mud, whether on their hands or on their faces, and definitely on their clothes. But instead of fighting this affinity, why not encourage it? Why not let the little ones help you while you are repotting, or pruning, or even watering your plants?
Lots of opportunity there - for you to breathe in fresh air with your kids, improve their plant vocabulary, teach them science in a practical way, show them how effort can be rewarded with tangible returns...
So lets do our part in bringing up little human beings who want to give back to this earth, and not just take-take-take all the time. Do make sure you plant at least one plant with your child in your lifetime... the green lesson.
P.S. The brown smudge on the children's faces is not thematical mud - it is my sad Photoshop attempt at smudging. :)
Kids seem to have this natural affinity towards mud, whether on their hands or on their faces, and definitely on their clothes. But instead of fighting this affinity, why not encourage it? Why not let the little ones help you while you are repotting, or pruning, or even watering your plants?
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| Little ones in the garden - Thanks Tadan for the pic |
So lets do our part in bringing up little human beings who want to give back to this earth, and not just take-take-take all the time. Do make sure you plant at least one plant with your child in your lifetime... the green lesson.
P.S. The brown smudge on the children's faces is not thematical mud - it is my sad Photoshop attempt at smudging. :)
Much needed thought for bringing back the good old bangalore... The garden city....
ReplyDeleteI agree :) Lets plant more trees!
DeleteYes yes! I agree too! I think it's a must for every kid!
ReplyDeleteYes, Alisha :)
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