I know people whose parents told them bugs were "watching them" a la elf on the shelf. As adults they still had fear reaction to even butterflies & ladybugs. This isn't just "kids don't go outdoors," it's parents who don't know kids need examples of good behavior, not terrorizing
When children visit, we are surprised to see some AFRAID of BUTTERFLIES. They've been taught "all bugs are bad" or dangerous. We also receive children who run around trying to smash every insect they see, and we... https://www.facebook.com/natbutterflies/posts/2522630281104015 …
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That's terrible. I hate Elf on the Shelf. That thing creeps me out. Then to take that idea to bugs? Worst.
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Why don't their parents and/or teacher prepare them before a visit to such a place.
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I teach undgrads who want to be elementary teachers. A HUGE goal of mine is to help them overcome their fears of insects and the outdoors. Visiting bee hives, in bee suits has helped.
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One day I read “Horton Hears a Who” to my class and a little ant was crawling in the middle of our circle at the carpet. All of the kids were like, “Miss, we have to help it.” So as a class we safely brought our little and friend outside.
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