Thanks, Jane! I think the best we can do is be aware of what's going on and be mindful of what we bring into our homes.

Or maybe move to rural Laos or Nepal. The people there might not have as much money as we have, but from what I've seen, most of them seem happier than us--especially the children who grow up outdoors surrounded by natural environments.

It's striking how jaded kids in modern industrialized countries tend to be in comparison...