Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids

by Kim John Payne

Kids as young as kindergarten age are hearing, over juice and crackers, about shrinking rainforests and oil reserves. In their concern, and remarkable ability to drink in information, many very young kids hold a precocious awareness of huge issues. But is that helpful, to them or the environment?

So true. And no.