This view is shared by Wendy Johnstin,a mother of three,living off the grid with her family in Ontario,Canada.Wendy recalls,"ln the house l 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.