When we talk about charity, it is important to educate our kids regarding the importance of giving to charity. It is the responsibility of the parents to educate their children regarding important issues in our society with the goal of helping them become responsible adults in the future. One should understand the basic concepts of charitable giving. Because, apart from giving money to those less fortunate, there are many other ways that someone can be charitable. Here, we have elaborated on some suggestions for parents to educate their kids on how to help those in need and become a more charitable individual. Let’s dive into the details below.
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Involve Your Kids in Charitable Campaigns
If you want to educate your kids regarding charity, it is vital to involve them in donation campaigns. When kids see their parents donating something to people in need, they learn from that action and will be more likely to do the same. Teach them to stay respectful while offering charity, because humiliation can ruin the cause behind it.
There are many ways that you can donate to a charity. Sometimes, charities like Yad Ezra V’Shulamit, allow families to volunteer to pack boxes of food. Other charities like soup kitchens allow people to volunteer by serving food. There are so many diverse organizations that need volunteers for all kinds of difficult situations. Your kids can join you when volunteering for organizations such as these. Not only will it give them a hands-on experience, but it will also allow them to meet different types of people from various walks of life. Hopefully they will remember these experiences as they grow up.
Teach them about Poverty Issues
There is a lot of information in the news about poverty. You can teach your kids about the numbers around the world, or even just in your community. Discuss headlines and read them stories about current poverty issues going on. This will help to teach them to be aware of how others are living, and to have an open mind about what is happening around the world. It should teach them to care more and be interested in helping those less fortunate than themselves.
Make sure you also show them the positive side of humanity – how people and organizations are working hard to eliminate poverty. Show them different organizations and what they are doing to help solve this problem. Bring these discussions to your dinner table. Having family discussions about these topics will help children grow in their sense of responsibility and understanding about the issues around them and how to deal with them. It will also help them to not just dwell on the negatives, but to help be proactive.
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Educate About Helping People Who Are Sick
In addition to helping people who are financially down, there are also people who have medical issues that can make their situation even worse. They may or may not have medical insurance which of course can affect the situation. Or they might be fighting a life threatening disease. In addition to being aware of these situations, show your kids what you can do to help people. For example, you could donate blood, or join a bone marrow transplant list. Besides giving your money, there are plenty of organizations who need volunteers to help people in these difficult situations.
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