Children and environment.

Do you agree with me when I say that a child needs to grow up with the environment? Yes, it is indeed, because early childhood development is greatly affected by the environment in which they grow. Many parents limit their children preventing them from going outside, getting soaked in the rain, or gathering mud or dust. However, this is incorrect; when children interact with nature, they benefit greatly in their development. I recall when my children were kids, on my vacation, I would place them in our garden and let them play as they pleased. They play with mud, sand, and other materials such as coconut shells and plastic containers. While allowing kids to play freely, I keep an eye on them to ensure their safety. So, my dear parent, let them connect with nature and observe how happy they are.

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We are all aware that childhood has an extreme impact on a child’s growth, if so, why we don’t let them play as they want outside? Children between the ages of 3 – 5 years normally grow their physical, social, and emotional skills. The talents they acquire at this age will have a significant effect on their future achievement. When children grow up in a positive environment, they are more likely to succeed in school, relationships, and the workplace.

Some parents limit their children's ability when they attempt certain challenges, such as climbing to high areas, or trees, or attempting to get down from a chair or bed, by telling them not to do so. That is entirely incorrect; we must offer them the opportunity to learn and overcome any challenges. We can stay close to them as they fall and grab them. I remember during my children's childhood; I gave them several challenging activities. I went to the garden with them and walked away from them, creating a barrier that prevented them from reaching me. They cried and begged me not to leave them because they wanted to stay near me, but I continued since I wanted them to follow me anyway. Finally, they learned to move the barrier and follow me. That is how we want to teach children to meet challenges. They learn the value of reliance when they connect with nature.

We know that the natural environment has numerous scientific benefits for children, such as stress reduction, improved short-term memory and mental energy, better vision, creativity, and mental well-being, so we must allow them to interact with nature while also encouraging them to appreciate it. Otherwise, they would never have learned such a lesson.

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We know how curious children are about nature’s creativity and simplicity. When they see a line of marching ants, they scream and stare at them, wondering why and what. When they observe a hornet flying, they ask us several questions such as what the light is, where they reside, why they are out at night, and what they eat. As parents, we must be as clever as possible to correctly answer all of these questions, as they will serve as lessons for our children's future development.

Allow children to chase butterflies, bathe in the rain, and play with sand and mud, as their connection with nature benefits their health development. Allow children to take small risks, such as climbing a tree or descending from a tree branch, bed, chair, or other high point. Then they learn how to overcome challenges, keep trying, and deal with problems.

My dear parent never limits your children by saying "No"; instead, offer them as much freedom as possible to take risks and interact with nature under your supervision, and you will be able to develop a successful person in society in the future who represents excellent values.

Thank you for reading my post.