It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Teaching children to respect nature ensures environmental beauty remains.
- In plain terms
- If we teach kids to care for nature, it will last forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Education protects the environment for future generations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we teach nature care?
- What do children need to know?
Another view
Education alone cannot stop industrial damage to ecosystems.
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