Hi Moms and Dads,
I've just discussed how we are teaching Belle the value of giving this Christmas on this post...
http://sixtysecondparent.com/profiles/blogs/give-up-a-gift-for-africa
How do you teach this important message to your children?
I'd love to know your thoughts and ideas...
Shell
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We have always had money box where as a family we contribute each week - at the end of the year we give the money to a charity - seeing the money going in and helping to hand it over has been something my daughter now sees as normal :)
I have always taught my kids (15,8,6) to give away the toys they dont want to Goodwill.
Shelly - great topic! Each Thanksgiving/Christmas our kids help us do "random kindnesses." We pass out letters to people in the grocery store with a little money to help purchase groceries. The letter includes ways that they might "pass it on." An example of this year's letter:
Our large family is blessed with health and happiness. We wish to do a small part to help someone else during the Holidays. All we ask it that you pass on a kindness to someone else during the Christmas Season.
YOUR kindness does not have to be monetary…some suggestions might include:
~helping a family member, neighbor, or friend in some unexpected way
~writing a note to a former teacher and telling them they made a difference in your own life
~raking leaves, opening a door, or helping an elderly person in some way
~delivering a small note of gratitude to someone at work, at the hospital, at the fire station, or any other place that performs a needed community service
~simply praying for safe keeping for those who serve in our military
~spreading JOY through your own disposition, outlook, and smiles to those you encounter daily
May you and yours have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas Season.
Children learn by watching what you do. Show them how to give to those who are less fortunate.
These are all great suggestions - Many thanks for sharing :)
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