We've been talking to our kids about tithing and giving to others. Our son asked why we should give money to church if we're trying to save for a house. Good question honestly. How do you teach them about generosity without being preachy? Want them to understand it comes from the heart but also want them to see us actually living that out.
This is important stuff. My kids started understanding generosity way better once we actually volunteered together. Talking about it is one thing but showing them how giving works in real life clicks differently.
Love that your son is asking questions. That means the concept is actually landing with him. I've found that letting them see you give makes it real - not just rules but values they can watch their dad live out.
This is solid parenting. A lot of kids just see giving as losing money. If you can help them understand the why behind it, they'll carry that into adulthood. Maybe let him pick one cause to support so it feels real to him.
That's a great question from your son. I've been thinking about this a lot with my kids too. We frame it less as obligation and more as gratitude - we have plenty, so we share with people who don't. Makes it about generosity instead of rules.
That's a great conversation to be having early. Our oldest is still young but we're already thinking about this stuff. How did your son respond when you explained the giving part?
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Your son asking why is actually perfect. That's the opening to a real conversation about values. We do the same thing but we let our kids pick where some of our giving goes so it's meaningful to them, not just something we're forcing.