Interested in behavior change related to natural disasters, particularly wildfire. Focus is on convincing residents of hazardous areas to make changes to home and landscape to reduce likelihood of loss of property or life during wildfire. Working on a community-based recognition program to promote safer behaviors.
Can anyone help me to better explain that the idea that we must work with children to change their parents' behavior is a myth? At a CBSM workshop a few years ago, Doug MacKenzie-Mohr responded to a question along these lines by saying there is very little in the research literature to support this idea. I work with people in wildfire safety and our efforts are aimed at changing adults' behavior with respect to their home building, purchasing, maintenance and landscaping choices for fire-resistance. I often hear people say that we need to educate children about this issue (with the idea that they will bring ideas and behaviors home to Mom and Dad) but I simply don't see a strong connection for my target audience. Other than saying "Doug MacKenzie-Mohr says it's a myth," are there any other rebuttals you suggest I might use? I'd be very interested in any research or studies as well.
Thanks very much!
Michele Steinberg
Firewise Communities
Support Manager
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169
617-984-7487 [email protected]
www.firewise.org
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