The viewscape is a valuable asset shared by all. We often hear that we should use things and care for people. This is only half true. On the other hand, if they use beautiful objects and something of value is damaged, a teachable moment occurs. Grief is expressed and real values are learned.
Children learn about caring.
When children learn to care for things, caring becomes habitual. It is extended to people. It fosters and attitude of caring. Old things, well made, accumulate the marks of use and maintenance. They get glued back together because they are made of the stuff that matters.