Today we have something a little different, but hey, random, remember? So, here it is, my first ever guest post from my first ever guest poster. She also happens to have a really awesome name. Take it away, Emily!
Submitted
on behalf of Primrose Schools: day
care at it's finest by Emily Patterson (@epatt1062)
The best way to instill the characteristic of compassion
into your children is by example. If you take advantage of opportunities to
give to those in need, to help the unfortunate, and to demonstrate empathy and
understanding towards others, your child is likely to follow your lead as a
matter of course. Children model their behavior on their parents. It may not be
the only way that children will learn the importance of giving back, but it is
the most profound and lasting way.
Establishing a family tradition of volunteerism will reinforce your example. A participation in annual food drives and holiday toy drives is a good place to start. When shopping for the holidays, teach your child to listen for the ringing bell that signals a request for donations from one of the most well-established non-profit organizations. Allow your little ones to insert a few of their own coins into the donation box.
Always explain to your children how the family’s donations to charitable causes help make the world a better place, making sure that you use terms that your children can understand. A simple narrative is best, one that relates why volunteerism is needed, then describes the difference that volunteering can make in a single life. Explaining the process in story form is a good way to illustrate how one person’s actions can have a beneficial result.
Learning that individual actions make a difference in the world will help give your children a feeling of empowerment that they will carry into their adult lives. Volunteerism will help them understand that their contribution to society matters. This not only helps children feel as they will be able to meet life’s challenges themselves, but that they are part of a greater community, and that they will not be alone in their journey through life.
Children have an innate sense of fairness, and will willingly follow your example in volunteering to help share life’s bounties with others. Children also learn behaviors through seeking validation from parents. By acknowledging and praising children when they volunteer for charitable causes, they will associate a feeling of their own self-worth with the sense of satisfaction that they feel when giving to others.
Establishing a family tradition of volunteerism will reinforce your example. A participation in annual food drives and holiday toy drives is a good place to start. When shopping for the holidays, teach your child to listen for the ringing bell that signals a request for donations from one of the most well-established non-profit organizations. Allow your little ones to insert a few of their own coins into the donation box.
Always explain to your children how the family’s donations to charitable causes help make the world a better place, making sure that you use terms that your children can understand. A simple narrative is best, one that relates why volunteerism is needed, then describes the difference that volunteering can make in a single life. Explaining the process in story form is a good way to illustrate how one person’s actions can have a beneficial result.
Learning that individual actions make a difference in the world will help give your children a feeling of empowerment that they will carry into their adult lives. Volunteerism will help them understand that their contribution to society matters. This not only helps children feel as they will be able to meet life’s challenges themselves, but that they are part of a greater community, and that they will not be alone in their journey through life.
Children have an innate sense of fairness, and will willingly follow your example in volunteering to help share life’s bounties with others. Children also learn behaviors through seeking validation from parents. By acknowledging and praising children when they volunteer for charitable causes, they will associate a feeling of their own self-worth with the sense of satisfaction that they feel when giving to others.
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