Mother Nature's Sons

A survey of children revealed a "widening gulf" between youngsters and the natural world.
The poll found that playing in the countryside was the least popular way of spending their spare time.
Only two out of three of the children asked could identify a frog!
Conservationists are concerned children who do not know about the natural world will not grow up wanting to be the naturalists of the future or protect the environment.
The widening gulf between children and nature - often the result of adults afraid of the dangers of playing outside, or of damage to the environment - is hampering youngsters' social development.
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