Pros and cons of going camping
Imagine going to a far away place for a camping trip with your family. No electricity, no supermarket, no technology, no cell phone signal. There are no advantages to having a metro or a car, it’s just you and nature. Backpacking is the only option, so you only bring the most basic things you would need. You have to live in tents for a few days. Instead of a heater, you must build your own campfire, get your own water supply, and catch wild animals to eat. Do you think you can handle it?
Camping is a way to bond with your family members. Because there is no television, internet or street life to interrupt, your source of entertainment is between you. Finally, you can talk to your parents, play simple games or help each other. You would also see where your strength is when you need it most. You find out who is the most resourceful, creative, tolerant and strong. That he has leadership skills and is a great team player. He also learns to develop basic skills instead of relying on machines or gadgets. Do you remember how we used to cook rice on a stove before? Nowadays, you can’t even live without a rice cooker.
Since you need to survive on the food found in the forest, you learn to save it for the next day. You learn the value of being thrifty because supplies ran out fast. Nature is your source of everything, so you appreciate it more and thus become more environmentally conscious. It is hard to imagine how life would survive without nature.
All children would love to camp because it is something very new to them or very few get to experience it. Setting up his tents for the first time. Collect water, listen to crickets at night, get up early in the morning to fetch water. These are the things that we don’t do as much anymore because our lifestyles are so busy and so different. Sunrise and sunset are something we look forward to instead of watching the latest TV shows or going to the mall.
As in all situations, there are also disadvantages to camping. Like some people may have a hard time adjusting. There are also some who are not prepared to hunt, cook in a self-made fireplace, bathe in the river, etc. There may be some activities that require special tools and forgetting one or two can be frustrating. Accidents are also to be expected, especially when walking long distances or climbing uneven terrain.
Backpacking requires preparation and knowledge of the skills needed to survive in the wild. The first aid kit should also be prepared for any emergency. CPR, snake bites, etc., should be taught to each member of the family. If there are wild animals around, one should also know what to do in case of encountering one.
Camping is fun and exciting. There are so many opportunities to discover your own strength and develop your skills. They say that after camping, you come home a totally different and better person.
