Get Involved: How Do You Teach Your Children About Climate Change?

[brianfikes]

I'm so glad that I never had kids, because of what they would have to live through. Even adult friends of mine are not willing to face what the latest climate science tells us. They change the subject or say they don't want to think about it. It's too terrible to face this future, and it's too hard to admit what we need to do to prevent the worst from happening. It's too much work. And so the worst will happen. It's so sad.

[nickmendezTUBE]

Why the debate? Just beat them about the head anytime they leave their bedroom light on. Problem solved.

[nurseronaforchildren]

Great question. I'm a parent educator, nurse, and host of Childhood Matters radio show. The first step is for kids to be out doors enjoying the wonders of nature so they become stewards of the earth. In an age appropriate way talk about climate, recycling, and show videos like the "Story of Stuff.". Then you can talk about the changes in the climate, and most important, how we can take steps to prevent further change. Don't scare them, engage them, and listen to their ideas and questions.