Some Simple Ways to Teach Your Child to Become a Lifetime Giver

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Donating to a thrift shop in Panama City Beach, FL is a great way to instill the values of recycling and giving with your children. But, it’s a natural thing…kids like their stuff. And kids want to keep their stuff (especially their toys!) Here are some effective ways to teach your children about the value of giving back and encourage them to want to donate their things to help others and the planet.

Read to them

Charitable giving can be hard for young children to understand. Introduce it to them with colorful illustrations and age-appropriate language. Here’s a list of a few good books to try.

Let them see you give

Much adult giving is “silent”. You mail checks or donate online and your children don’t even realize it. Studies show that children whose parents talk with them about giving are 20% more likely to be givers themselves. Tell your kids about the charities you support and explain why you do it. Chances are, if your child sees you donate, he or she will want start donating, too!

Get them involved

Allow your children to select which clothes and toys they want to donate. There’s much less impact if you do it for them. Then, be sure to take your kids with you when you drop the items off at your local donation center.

Be consistent

Recycling once a year on Earth Day is a great idea, but consistency is the key to building life-long habits. Make it a regular household activity to collect for recycling and donating. Help you child decorate designated donation boxes or bags for their room where they can regularly place any gently used items they no longer need or use.

Make it fun

Play a game with your child to pick out ten toys from his or her room to donate to kids who need them. Kids love to help other kids! Or, let your children pick out a “new” item from the thrift store the next time they donate. If you have multiple children, make it a challenge to see who can offer up the most to donate.

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