The ecofobia in children. Fear of the environment
Phobias there are many and some are little known. One of the phobias that most affects children is ecofobia, a disorder that we will hear a lot about because more and more children suffer from it. If you are wondering what this is about ecofobia, you should know that it is an ir irrational fear or r
Phobias there are many and some are little known. One of the phobias that most affects children is ecofobia, a disorder that we will hear a lot about because more and more children suffer from it. If you are wondering what this is about ecofobia, you should know that it is an ir irrational fear or rejection of the environment by the child. While it is becoming increasingly necessary to educate our children in values and instill in them a love for
nature and respect for the environment, it turns out that more and more children turn a deaf ear to environmental education. But the fault is not in them, but in the way adults present the environmental situation. Discover how to avoid ecofobia in children. The reasons for the ecofobia in children
Problems such as desertification, pollution, the destruction of forests, the reduction of the ozone layer, climate change or the danger of extinction of some species are very topical. People are increasingly aware of the need to protect ecosystems and promote a less aggressive lifestyle with the planet, otherwise the consequences will be devastating. Mientras And while this progressive destruction of the planet occurs, your son looks the other way and does not want to know anything about ecosystems destroyed by toxic spills, the poaching of animals, those layers of melting ice and much less wants to contemplate the desolate landscape that It has left behind a forest fire. Do not think that your son is insensitive to environmental problems. It's not about insensitivity, it's about fear and it's called
eco-phobia.
The origin of the ecofobia is the point of view that we currently give to environmental education. It is true that you have to know the risks the planet is running, but perhaps presenting a catastrophic view of the situation is not the best way for children
to be interested in the problem. Dramatic and cruel images of what is happening only manage to separate children from nature. And neither can we pretend to place on our children the responsibility of caring for the planet. How to avoid the ecofobia in children But the ecofobia in children can be prevented and can be avoided if we present the situation from a more positive and productive point of view. Instead of the threats of natural destruction to which we are already accustomed, we can begin by checking the positive results of more sustainable living habits. Taking children to a recycling plant to be more aware of the solutions we have at our disposal is a good start to sensitize them about what they can do themselves.
It is also important to approach children to nature, through weekends in the countryside, hiking or hiking routes to observe the processes of nature in real time. Going to a farm and discovering that the milk does not come out of a box or discovering that it is the chickens that lay the eggs are
unforgettable experiences
for any child. At the same time that they discover new things, they are made aware of the importance of preserving the natural environment in a fun and positive way.Laura Vélez.Guiainfantil collaborator
