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Caravan trips to the country could benefit kids

Some parents are nervous about exploring rural areas

Brits have been encouraged to take their kids to the countryside to help boost their understanding of life.

The suggestion could see more parents book up for caravan trips in order for their children to experience the great outdoors.

Parents and schools should help kids learn through providing new experiences, the Countryside Foundation for Education suggested.

New research from the University of Hertfordshire showed that a number of middle-class parents are nervous about allowing their children to explore rural areas, mainly due to fears over safety.

Rural geography senior lecturer Debbie Pearlman Houghie recently discussed the issue at the Countryside Recreation Network Conference’s Education In The Outdoors event and called for parents to step out of their comfort zone.

However, Countryside Foundation for Education chief executive officer Gary Richardson said that he has not noticed a decline in the number of middle-class families visiting the countryside.

“In fact this year the numbers for a lot of our key events are increasing quite dramatically,” he added.

Mr Richardson explained that taking kids into the great outdoors can be a beneficial experience that teaches them the basics of life.