本书作者About the Author
斯科特·D·桑普森，多伦多大学动物学博士。由其担任科学顾问的电视节目曾获美国电视界最高奖项“艾美奖”提名。
关于本书 About the book
孩子整天都对着电脑、抱着手机，他们的童年是不是少了些什么呢？《怎么养个野孩子》教你如何让你和家人亲近自然、爱上自然，从徒步野营，到家里阳台上的小花小草，有各种各样的方法都能让孩子们接触自然。这本书里提供的建议能有效引导孩子们对自然的兴趣，而大自然会给孩子们的成长带来许多好处，让他们更健康、更强壮、更聪明。
Do your children spend a lot of time with computers and smart phones? Do you think they are missing out on the best part of their childhood? How to Raise a Wild Child will help your family reconnect with nature. From camping and hiking to growing plants on your own balcony, there are a variety of ways to keep your children in touch with nature. With helpful hints and clever strategies, this book will ensure your kids can enjoy the scientifically proven benefits of growing up in the great outdoors.
本书金句 Key insights
● 喜欢在外面玩儿的孩子免疫力更强，更重要的是，他们的社交技能也更厉害，患上注意力不足过动症的概率也更低。
- Children who spend a considerable amount of time in nature have stronger immune systems than children who don’t. On top of this, they often show stronger social skills and are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
● 每天都在户外学习玩耍的孩子们阅读和算术能力都更强，而且在解决问题的时候，也更有创造力和自信心。
- Children who attended a forest kindergarten exhibit better academic performance than their peers in both reading and math. They also show greater creativity and confidence when solving problems.
● 让孩子亲近自然的方法多得是，而大自然也不仅限于离家很远的地方。我们可以把自然环境分成三类，那就是野外、离家近的地方和科技层面的自然环境。
- There are more ways to get your kids connected with nature because there are lots of different kinds of natural environments out there. We can divide these into three categories: wild, domestic and technological.
● 一样的大自然，但是孩子的年龄不同，收获也会不同。
- Kids of all ages have something to gain from the great outdoors.