Stop, Look & Give! Raising Charitable Kids

In 2010, children have become more and more selfish.  Life is only about them and what they can get and who they can get it from.  The task becomes harder for parents and educators to TEACH children the joy of giving.  Gone are the days of "do as I say and not as I do."  As adults we must realize that children ( ages 0-21) will only reinact what they see as "normal" behavior,   How do you raise charitable kids? 

Here are a few tips:

1.  Let your child see you be passionate about helping others.
2.  Talk with your child about peolple that are "less fortunate"
3.  Emphasize that giving/sharing is not always about money but can be done through time and talent.
4.  Let them participate in toy, clothing, food drives.
5.  Visit local shelters so they can see "life" as it could be and ask them what they can do to help.

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