“Nature Deficit Disorder” refers to the costs of alienation from nature, among them: diminished
use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of emotional and physical imbalances.
It can affect individuals, families, and communities. Although we as homeschoolers strive to
provide the best education for our children, we may also be overlooking the importance of
sufficient time in a natural environment--an essential component of raising children in an
environment saturated with goodness, truth, and beauty.