Being a generous child means growing up to be a sensitive, responsible, and supportive adult. Generosity means being willing to share resources and help others without expecting anything in return.
When children see other kids sharing their toys and try to do it themselves, they gradually begin to understand that it's nice not only to receive but also to give.
The ability to share is very important in communicating and maintaining friendships; it also improves self-esteem and improves emotional well-being.
Generous child: tips for parents
Any skill is gradually developed in a person. If you follow simple guidelines and pay attention to developing generosity in children, they will learn to build more positive relationships and understand the value of cooperation and mutual support. Be an example for your child ─ let them see what it means to be generous from childhood.
Plus, here are 10 more simple tips from experts:
#1 What am I thankful for?
Encourage your child to keep a gratitude journal. Let him write down every good thing that happened to him during the day before going to bed. Gratitude is a powerful feeling that encourages you to share what you have.
#2 Gift jar
Take a simple glass jar and make a cute sticker on it that says “Gifts”. Invite your child to save a little in the jar every time he receives pocket money or gifts from his grandparents. Explain that with the money he has saved, he will be able to buy something for children who live in orphanages, thereby giving them a little bit of joy.
#3 Thanks to friends
We often do selfless things for our friends without asking for anything in return. What if you thank your buddies every time they helped with their homework or borrowed something? Gifts don't have to be big: let it be a nice little thing like candy or a keychain, with which the child will show how important a friend and his care are to him.
#4 Keeping Our Promises
Invite your child to make a poster where he will write down everything he is going to do, and then tick off the completed tasks. This will help the child become more responsible and always keep promises without throwing words down the drain.
#5 “Yummy” for everyone
Imagine how surprised and happy your child's classmates will be when he carefully brings treats for everyone to school! Invite the children to bake cookies or make sweets from dried fruits with their own hands ─ we are sure that the children will appreciate the idea and have a good time preparing a surprise for friends!
#6 Kindness Family Coupons
A great game for the whole family! Design, draw, and cut out “kindness” coupons that you can get for helping mom, dad, or other family members. Think of something your child can redeem these coupons for. Perhaps it will be a walk in your favorite park, a trip to the zoo, to the rides, etc.
#7 Garage sale
Together with your child, arrange a charity sale of toys and things that he has already grown out of. Invite friends, buddies, and classmates to take part in the event as well. Part of the proceeds can be spent on “snacks”, and the rest can be sent to a charitable organization.
#8 Exchange circle
Invite children and their friends to periodically exchange toys, books, and other things they are a little bored with for a week. This will help your child understand how important it is to share your resources and information with others.
#9 Cleanliness campaign
Grab gloves and garbage bags and take your children for a walk to the nearest park or to nature, where you love to visit. Tell the children about the importance of keeping their favorite vacation spots clean and tidy, as well as the need to take care of nature.
#10 Books about generosity
Read books to your child where the main characters show generosity, attention and care for others. Discuss the characters' actions and ask your child why he would like to behave the same way. Together, come up with options for doing this.
For example, if the hero in the book saves a dog, invite the child to go to an animal shelter together and take food and other necessary items there.
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