Growing A Giving Spirit In Children

You don’t need to wait until your kids are in middle school to help them develop a passion for community service.

- Derek James

Children can learn how essential it is to give back and help others at an early age. Helping is already in a child’s DNA — you just need to provide them with the right opportunities. Here are just a few ways you can help get your kids started on a compassionate path.

Make Them Aware

You don’t need to dump all the world’s problems on your children, but it’s important for them to understand that there are other people in need and that many of them are children. Use real events to show need. I remember the first time my son Tyler was with me as I gave food to a homeless person in need. When I explained to Tyler that homelessness also affects kids, his mind was blown. He said, “at’s not fair.” He’s right. One way you can help homeless children locally is through A Child’s Place.

Be A Role Model