Love It or Lose It

"The manifestation of biophobia, explicit in the urge to control nature, has led to a world in which it is becoming easier to be biophobic. (Orr, P.190)"

In our world today electronics control our lives. Many people think that because of all the advances in technology, that's what is preventing people from going outdoors. I think people are not becoming biophobic they are just choosing to not be outdoors. People would rather play on the computer or watch TV than go outside. It does not help that kids are introduced at a young age to iPads, iPhones, and gaming consoles. This is not letting kids run outside with their friends and play hide and seek but rather stay inside and play angry birds. It is not the people who are becoming biophobic but rather the people choosing to live a biophobic life.

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"I think we can safely surmise that biophilia, like the capacity to love, needs the help and active participation of parents, grandparents, teachers, and other caring adults. (Orr, P.200)"

Biophilia is something felt by a person regardless of other peoples influences. A person loves nature on their own. It does help if parents make kids go outside and play rather than letting them sit inside on gaming systems.  It also helps if teachers make sure their students go outside for recess. I think the influences of others help to bring out the love of nature.  However, the love is always there it is just how much the person chooses to act on it. A kid will either love or hate nature on their own. It is just the experiences they have that helps shape their love or hate for nature.

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"We have every reason to believe that love and biophilia alike flourish mostly in good communities. (Orr, P.201)"

I think this quote is very true because communities have a big influence. Communities, their location and how well kept they are is a big influence on how much people love the outdoors.  A child that grew up in Detroit and one that grew up in the suburbs will have very different views of the outdoors. When you associate the outdoors with violence a child would be less likely to love the outdoors. A child that grew up in a nice neighborhood with access to a nice park will love the outdoors more. Good communities help children to start loving the outdoors at a young age and show them how much fun playing outside is.

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