Perspective: Helping our kids take the lead in saving the planet
By Philippe Cousteau Jr. April 22 at 9:00 AM Kids and nature: Two things that not so long ago went together, well, naturally. Exploration outdoors defined childhood, which meant endless opportunities to engage with and appreciate the importance of our natural world. In today’s busy parenting world, time spent outdoors is in relentless competition for a child’s attention and time with myriad other things.
As the founder of EarthEcho International, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging youths in environmental leadership, and a soon-to-be first-time father, the opportunity to share my thoughts on the subject is an honor… and a responsibility.
1. Engage young people authentically and on their terms. Too often we try to make youths the hands and feet of a movement instead of the hearts and minds. Acknowledge that the opinions and voices of our younger citizens matter, no matter their age, and engage them in ways that meet them where they are.
As parents, mentors and caregivers, it’s important to remember the power of hope, even if sometimes we struggle to find it ourselves. Today, youths understand far more about the state of our planet than we might think, and in my experience, they are determined to create a different relationship with the natural world that focuses on solutions, not excuses. Even faced with daunting challenges, they hope for a better future.
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