a How To Teach Your Children About Philanthropy by Dave Mortach | Dec 30, 2021 | Community Involvement, Dave Mortach, Philanthropy
As parents, we all want to raise charitable children. We want our children to comprehend the value of giving and experience the sense of purpose and joy that giving provides. If we want our kids to pursue philanthropy when they grow up, we must teach them about the topic early. In addition, we must create a family environment in which charitable giving is natural and encouraged. It’s never too early to teach your children the value of empathy, volunteering, but what are the best methods to teach children about the importance of philanthropy? Below are three practical ways you can instill the value of giving to your children:
Be a Role Model A straightforward way to introduce your children to philanthropy is to model charitable giving yourself. As parents, we know that children learn behaviors through observation, and philanthropy is no exception. As a role model, consider telling your children about all of the charities you support, how you support them, and why you continue to support them. People are often modest and downplay the amount of charitable work they do, but it’s important to let children see all of our impactful work, whether volunteering or donating. If we want to instill a lifelong habit of giving in our children. We have to talk with our kids about charity constantly and, if possible, involve our children in our charitable activities.