Why is human contact with nature important? About the nature deficit syndrome in the young generation

Abstract

Nature has a beneficial effect on the development of the young generation, and more broadly, of man. Nowadays, we observe a lack of contact of children with nature. The aim of the article is to present the problem of nature deficit in upbringing, to cause reflection among people responsible for education, to make them take into account the subject of nature in the education process. The research issues were presented in the form of the following questions: what is the value of nature for modern man? What are the causes and consequences of the deficit of nature in the young generation? The method of analysis and synthesis of literature and research relevant to the discussed problem was used. The results indicate the multifaceted influence of nature on (young) people. Nature helps to maintain mental and physical health, which is why the process of upbringing supplemented with nature is important.