{"id":15247,"date":"2017-11-27T10:42:55","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T08:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/responsive.jozikids.co.za\/zaparents\/?p=15247"},"modified":"2022-08-11T10:54:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T08:54:48","slug":"ways-to-give-the-gift-of-generosity-to-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jozikids.co.za\/blog\/lifestyle\/charities\/ways-to-give-the-gift-of-generosity-to-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to give the gift of generosity to kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neurosurgeon and author Ben Carson puts it well when he reminds us that \u201cHappiness doesn\u2019t result from what we get, but from what we give\u201d.\u00a0 In today\u2019s material \u2018give-me\u2019 world of instant-gratification and self-absorption, it\u2019s easy to lose sight of giving, and complain about our kids being selfish.\u00a0 We get frustrated when they don\u2019t want to share or do anything for us, their siblings or others.\u00a0 What\u2019s amazing though, is how quickly, and naturally children become generous when they\u2019re given a bit of encouragement.\u00a0 Consciously building their generosity is a great way to build children\u2019s self-esteem. In helping others, they feel that they’re making a positive difference.\u00a0 Think of a six year old who makes something to give someone less fortunate.\u00a0 She feels a sense of contribution, self-acceptance, self-value as well as a sense of belonging on a broader scale.<\/span><\/p>\n

When children are given plenty of opportunities and encouragement to be generous, they naturally become more helpful and caring, developing loyalty and compassion for others.\u00a0 A good starting place to help children understand what it means to be generous is to teach them the importance of sharing, and talk about how you feel when you give.<\/p>\n

Ideas for building generosity :<\/h2>\n