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…children cannot develop their tie to nature in a vacuum. They need experiences with the natural world, and today we are so busy preparing children for the technologically advanced workplace that we fail to give them the experiences they need. We see no point to letting the child ramble through weeded lots or dabble leisurely at the edge of a stream. Instead, educational-policy makers encourage more time at computer terminals and longer school days and school years, all of which mean more time indoors.

Quote ID: 02812

Author

William Crain

Source

Reclaiming Childhood

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