Nature Deficit Disorder: Causes, Consequences, & Cures [Andrew Pudewa]

“Nature Deficit Disorder” refers to the costs of alienation from nature, among them: diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of emotional, physical, and social imbalances. It can affect individuals, families, and communities. Although we as homeschoolers strive to provide the best education for our children, we may also be overlooking the importance of sufficient time in a natural environment—an essential component of raising children who recognize and long for goodness, truth, and beauty.