How do you teach kids about serving others?

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3w ago1 min read

Want to raise my boys with a real heart for service and not just teach it in theory. We did a food pantry volunteer day once but it was kind of awkward and my kids didn't really get it. Looking for ideas on how to make serving others actually meaningful for them at their ages (9 and 12). Should we do church stuff or is there other ways to show them what it looks like to live out their faith in practical ways?

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PPete Y.Regular3w ago

The food pantry day sounds like a solid start even if it felt off. Sometimes you gotta find what clicks with your specific boys. Maybe they'd rather build something for someone or rake an elderly neighbor's yard?

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TTony M.Regular3w ago

We started small with our kids - like once a month helping at a community cleanup instead of one big event. Made it feel more natural and less awkward for them to get into the rhythm of it.

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JJames H.Regular3w ago

My kids get way more from service when it's with me, doing it together as a family thing rather than feeling like a volunteer obligation. Keep experimenting and you'll find what sticks.

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