Why We Need Humane Education: Co-opting The Lorax

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I can't say it better than Josh Golin and Susan Linn from Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood who wrote “Save the Lorax: Shun the Stuff.”  This is exactly why we need humane education: to bring critical thinking to the co-opting of a pro-environmental, anti-materialistic book by corporate interests.

Here are some ideas for teachers and parents:

• Ask your students/children to research and analyze the true cost to the environment of the spin-off “Lorax” products.
• Have your students/children write respectful letters to the producers of the show and the “Lorax” spin-off companies to express their thoughts and share their research.
• Invite your students/children to pen letters to the editor and blogs using their best writing and communication skills to express their thoughts and share their ideas for actually putting Dr. Seuss’ message into practice.

For a humane world,

Zoe Weil, President, Institute for Humane Education
Author of Most Good, Least Harm, Above All, Be Kind, and The Power and Promise of Humane Education
My TEDx talk: “The World Becomes What You Teach"

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