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Audrey Kruse's avatar

Hey Chewie -

Not exactly related - but I think there's a clear connection between empowerment of young folks - and the confidence that comes with nature-based-learning and bodily autonomy and self-esteem. Here's an interesting meta-data analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7084341/ on self esteem and community support and reductions in teen pregnancies.

Your piece was a great article about risk and its management needs for the immediate and long terms outcomes/consequences. Thanks!

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Becca Katz's avatar

Argh! Somehow my reply didn't post the first time!

Thanks for highlighting this data set -- I think you're strengthening the line connecting nature-based learning and teen pregnancies. Something like this: nature-based learning --> increased bodily autonomy and self-esteem --> more empowered decision-making --> decreased unwanted teen pregnancies. It's not that derivative after all!

I appreciate you!

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Sam Critchlow's avatar

We need more dimensions and we need axes that extend into positive consequences!

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Becca Katz's avatar

Agreed. Is this a math problem for some advanced students at HMI to create this many-dimensional risk grid? I think so!

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