Richard Louv and Last Child in the Woods brings up such an interesting topic that many people still do not understand. It is such a problem today that some don't think is a problem at all. Children today are spending so much time inside on the computer or playing video games. Todays' children are taking the outdoors for granted and instead rather sit inside and enjoy some television.
I remember growing up, I spent as much time as I could outside. It wasn't till the street lights came on that my parents made me come inside. All the neighborhood kids were so close, and would always play after we got out of school. Today, the neighborhoods are empty and hardly no kids are outside enjoying nature.
ADHD is a huge misdiagnosis in this generation. Hundreds of kids and parents are claiming their child has ADHD but really, the child needs to get their energy out outside instead of constantly being inside protected from any little danger. I do believe Louv, and many other people should too with aspect to Nature Deficit Disorder. Humans today are inside way to much and this is causing so many issues such as obesity, depression, anxiety, etc.
Tons of young children and adult are being treated with drugs for a disorder they really do not have. It is getting worse and people need to start taking charge and changing the world around them. Today, you can tell millions of doctors that you have ADHD and they will write you a prescription just like that. It is not fair, unethical and should be put to a stop.
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