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There is an epidemic that is gripping the world in today's technologically enhanced world. And it is affecting our children at an alarming rate.

Children do not Outdoor understand more. The Nature Conservancy and other organizations have conducted studies showing that all of us, and especially children, are drastically reducing the amount of time devoted to activities outside for television, movies, net surfing and video games.

A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, said 6.5 hours children spend quality time daily with electronic equipment. Another study put children 6 to 11 opposite the TV or a computer screen 30 hours average weekday.

While some time with electronic gadgets is not so bad, consider this: if children do not make a connection with nature to a early age may never do so. That is an alarming fact that may have important consequences for our environment as a whole becomes more young adulthood.

There is no denying that a Wii, Playstation or cell phone is without doubt drooling fresh of gifts this Christmas, but could be a good idea to balance wishes with gifts designed for children presented outdoors. Here are some ideas to encourage the creation of that thought:

Something with wheels. A new bicycle, skates, skateboards, skates, wheels, shoes. The outdoors does not have to be the quiet forest or a meadow. Cruise down the sidewalk or roadway is a good start.

Binoculars. A good game is not very expensive and opens a new world outside.

Telescope. Also fairly inexpensive for a starter set and a look at the surface of the moon, the rings of Saturn or the moons of Jupiter can only be enough to spark your interest for a long time to come.

Fishing rod and tackle some. The gear comes in different sizes, including kid-sized. Throw in some front, lures and a box to keep everything and could introduce children to a lifelong passion.

Comets. The name of your price range and are likely to find a comet to match. I remember what fun it was rushing to catch a breeze and feel the pull of the wind in your chain? What child could resist?

Night vision goggles. Believe it or not, are for less than fifty dollars in some stores and they allow children to see up to fifteen meters in total darkness. How awesome is that?

A sleigh. It will not take much snow to make a toboggan. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and few children in the world that would jump at the possibility of flying down a hill on a sled.

Inexpensive digital camera. Some of the lesser-megapixel models have gotten very expensive as the high end saturate the market. It is an electronic device, but can be used not capture all kinds of insects, birds, or perhaps in sled down a hill. Okay, so it will to upload the pictures on MySpace or Facebook later, but at least spent some time outside taking photos.

A canteen. Hiking, biking or just walking home a friend can work up a thirst and it is good to stay hydrated.

Backpack. Ideal for filling a take along lunch, snacks and mechanisms for long walk outdoors.

Net and a bottle of errors. For younger people, but a great way for children to learn about bugs and stuff.

So he left the remote, turn off the computer, step of the couch and go outdoors. Explore. Breathe. Relax. And feel good to introduce children to nature and their own backyards.

About the Author:

Robert J. Korpella is publisher of the Ozarks outdoor journal, freshare, a new media online publication where you’ll find articles, photos and video concerning the environment, outdoor recreation, nature, outdoor events, even ways to enjoy the outdoors in your own backyard, like gardening, grilling and the night sky. While focused on the Ozarks region, freshare’s timely content can be enjoyed by anyone in the world. Korpella, author of the novel The Red Triangle, invites you to visit freshare, the site’s photo gallery and the freshare store.

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