Living in a fast-paced society has its perks, as life becomes easier, and we have access to all we need.
People who lived one century ago wouldn't be able even to imagine that humans would have applications that can do their tasks instead of them, nor that simply typing a few words on a computer or mobile can give you every information you need.
Nevertheless, there are concerns that nowadays the easiness in which we do and find things makes us lazy and irresponsible, as we don't learn how actually to make an effort.
Undoubtedly, new inventions have provided us with more comfort than we ever dreamed of living in. However, when we raise our children, shouldn't we also teach them how to explore life themselves?
To do that, it's important not to let the old practices be forgotten.
Many maintain that by teaching our kids how to grow their food, we can teach them how to be responsible and self-dependent. Wouldn't it be great and really beneficial for them to be able to produce the food items they need, particularly today, when organic foods have become necessary?
Researchers have discovered that kids who are taught to grow their own food develop a trait named "food empath," which helps the young ones lead a healthier life and eat a nutrient-rich diet.
Gardening offers children the chance to be physically active, learn more about nutrition, love nature, and develop skills such as cooperation and creativity, discovery, teamwork, and self-confidence.
Watching plants grow is an educational experience for kids, as they will learn how nature works, they'll become interested in environmental sustainability, and will also be encouraged to cook their food on their own and reduce their reliance on junk food.
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