Started giving my kids an allowance and we've been talking about giving back to the church and helping people in need. My daughter actually asked if we could sponsor a child through that program. Seeing them want to give is honestly one of the coolest things as a dad. Makes me realize how much my own walk with Christ affects theirs more than any lecture ever could.
Really like this approach. I think a lot of kids grow up not really understanding generosity as an actual practice instead of just something you hear about at church. Getting them involved in the decision about where the money goes makes it real for them.
Teaching generosity early is huge. My oldest is finally at an age where he gets that giving actually feels good and it's not just something adults make you do. The allowance connection makes total sense for making it stick.
This is great timing for me because we're just starting allowance conversations too. I want to make sure I'm teaching the right balance between saving, spending, and giving. Are you letting them choose which charities or causes to support?
Man, this is something I really want to do with my kids but I'm still figuring out the allowance structure. Do you tie it to chores or just give it freely and talk about the giving part separately?
Love this approach. Teaching generosity early is one of those things that sticks with them forever. Are you letting them choose where the money goes or directing them toward the church?
This is such a great idea. We started something similar with our kids and it's wild how quickly they understand the concept of giving. How old are yours? I found it clicked better once they hit around 6 or 7.
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We do something similar with our kids and I love how it teaches them that money isn't just about having stuff. We let them decide where some of their allowance goes and it really does seem to shift their perspective. How are your kids responding to the whole generosity angle?