Helping Others.

That's really great. And with the girls, maybe. With my son, maybe not. He has autism and the concept of sharing isn't quite in his head yet. But it would be interesting to try and explain it to him and see if he gets it.

Probably not. I have one that might but I think it would depend on his mood. My children would probably say they volenteer enough of their time to the homeless mission and that should exempt them from also giving their money. My children are selfish with money but their time anyone can have. We help out at the local homeless missions and my children also helped with the political campaign this year. Your children are very sweet for giving to help others. You must be very proud!

What a great thing for your children to be so aware of. Because of my total disappointment in how Christmas has become so commercialized, we created a family tradition a long time ago. My kids pick out one thing that they would really like to have; something that is just for them and doesn't relate to school or the sports they are involved in. It can be anything as long as the price tag is within reason, and we usualy set a limit on how much they can spend. Then as a family we chose a charity to donate to. Sometimes with food items, sometimes with money, depends on how our year has been. This year, since it has also been a hard one for us, financially, we will be donating our time serving food to those in need, both at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. All 3 of my kids, and now my two oldest girlfriends' will join us.

That is sweet. My kids are still a bit young, but I know my oldest has a giving spirit. He may not come up with the idea on his own, but he'd go along with it if someone else came up with the idea.

I am going to give my boys and grandsons savings accounts this year. I figure that way they can save some and do whatever with the rest. They donate to the salvation Army during the holiday season but that is usually out of the money they work for to buy gifts with.

You have some wonderful, thoughtful girls! Not many children would want to do without something so others could be blessed. Now, most would be willing to give that other child something, but have the attitude that they didn't want to do with out. Sounds like you have really brought your children up right.

It sounds like you have some pretty special little girls. It's sweet of them to share their christmas with others in need. My kids are pretty giving as well. Both of my kids have donated toys before. They usually send the Operation Christmas Child boxes in through the school as well. My daughter also helped out an animal shelter by collecting old blanket, pet toys and food for them. I think that it is important for kids to realize that no matter how bad things are there is always someone worse off then they are.