One very easy way to teach your children about giving, sharing and selflessness is to encourage them to volunteer. While the rewards may not be financial-- the benefits can last a lifetime. Start out by setting a good example and volunteer yourself-- but your toddlers, teenagers, and young adults can all get in on the action too. Whether it's visiting the sick or elderly, taking part in a community clean-up or just helping out at school or church-- there's something for everyone.
Our state, and Central Florida in particular, have amazing volunteer programs-- kids included. In fact, there's even a website designed to match your children with a volunteer program that's perfect.
Check out these sites:
http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/teaching-tolerance/childrens-volunteering-resource-guide/
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/?l=FL&v=false&categories=22
http://www.handsonbroward.org/
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