The benefits of raising kids on a farm are endless. Although we don’t live on the farm, we spend hours there working hard and creating memories. Being outside invokes their natural sense of adventure. It provides many teachable moments as well as smile worthy memories that your family will treasure forever.
Here are a few benefits to farm living:
Teaches Responsibility
My daughters love helping my husband feed the chickens and collect the eggs. As they get older, they may not enjoy these tasks as much, but they are learning how to handle chores and be responsible.
Farming is hard work, and learning how to balance fun with hard work is an invaluable lesson.
Value of Hard Work
My husband has always been a hard worker, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen him work as hard in the office as he has on the farm.
Watching him combine hard physical labor along with bonding time with our daughters is one of the things that I will always treasure about farm life.
Kids learn more by what we do rather than what we say. They are observing their dad, the farmer, work hard and hopefully, his work ethic will be instilled in them.
Increases Creativity
In the age of social media and technology, kids are constantly plugged into something.
Farm life forces you to use your imagination and be creative. I love the moments when I can watch my daughters draw pictures in the dirt, talk to the animals and run wild and free.
Builds Lifelong Memories
One of my children’s favorite things to do on the farm is having picnics. Since we spend hours at a time on the farm, it’s convenient to bring snacks and have lunch outside.
We love having Goldfish crackers because they are easy to pack, leaves a minimal mess & they are a definite family favorite!
Shannon Walter says
October 4, 2016 at 10:38 pmYour girls are so cute. Being outdoors is very good for kids.
Diedre says
October 7, 2016 at 2:10 amThanks Shannon. I agree!
jasmine hewitt says
October 5, 2016 at 3:12 amYour daughter’s are so pretty! We hope to have a small house with some land within the next few years
Diedre says
October 7, 2016 at 2:09 amThanks Jasmine! The country is so beautiful.
TIFFany Ching-Bean says
October 7, 2016 at 6:19 amCute pictures! I married a country boy and we moved from San Francisco out to the country to raise our children. I can deff see the childhood benefits to growing up with land and animals.
Diedre says
October 7, 2016 at 12:16 pmThanks Tiffany! I used to be afraid of the country, but I love it now!
Nina says
October 15, 2016 at 6:37 pmI admire you. Farm life is hard work. Thank you for sharing!!
Amy says
October 15, 2016 at 7:56 pmI love this! There is no better place for kids to grow up than on a farm. So much for them to learn, appreciate and explore.
Diedre says
October 16, 2016 at 11:22 amThanks Amy! It has been an amazing experience for them.
Tasheena @ SimplyTasheena.com says
October 15, 2016 at 8:21 pmBeautiful pictures & family. Love Goldfish
Diedre says
October 16, 2016 at 11:23 amThank you Tasheena!
Esther says
October 16, 2016 at 2:57 amWhat wonderful insights into farm life. As a city girl who has been transitioning to small town life, it sometimes feel like I’m moving at a snail’s pace, but now I love how much time I spend outside just enjoying life
Diedre says
October 16, 2016 at 11:23 amEsther, I used to want no part of it, but now I love it!
Amanda says
October 16, 2016 at 9:59 pmLove this! I grew up on a farm and loved every minute of it. And definitely made memories I will never forget!
Diedre says
October 17, 2016 at 12:37 amThanks Amanda! There are some pretty sweet moments that we are enjoying!