This view is shared by Wendy Johnston, a mother of three,living off the grid with her family in Ontario,Canada. Wendy recalls,"In the house I grew up in,we would leave lights on all day,the thermostat up at night,and water running without a second thought. I wanted my children to be raised with more respect for the environment and an awareness of the impact that they have on it. My children don't take energy for granted. I love the fact that they are learning how to take care of the earth while, at the same time, learning to be-self-sufficient".