tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post6767269941881429687..comments2023-09-11T07:16:45.000-07:00Comments on Life With Our Brown Eyed Girls: Parenting is Toughdonatelli98http://www.blogger.com/profile/00369553422991011282noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-90315237161202893402010-12-02T05:07:10.425-08:002010-12-02T05:07:10.425-08:00Ditto what everyone said. The fact that you're...Ditto what everyone said. The fact that you're teaching your children the importance of charity says a whole to begin with. Children always come around to what they were taught.The Soladay Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380232494027023012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-27935137942569984202010-12-01T20:41:40.035-08:002010-12-01T20:41:40.035-08:00You're such a good momma, C. Don't sweat i...You're such a good momma, C. Don't sweat it, kids are tough on this concept. Even Sophia, at 9, doesn't completely understand. And hell, I feel that way sometimes, too. "I'm not getting anything out of this!" But it takes time, and maturity, and she'll get there. Hang in there- and know you're doing a fabulous job! She'll thank you someday :)SASShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08795014716853142707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-59315872949011549722010-12-01T18:22:05.292-08:002010-12-01T18:22:05.292-08:00It has hard, Connor doesn't get it either. But...It has hard, Connor doesn't get it either. But I do think they are a bit too young. I think everything you are doing is right. Maybe you can have her start giving some of her money in the offering at church, even just a quarter.The Lenzershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09597109315707782958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-53746354784626504872010-12-01T12:40:36.586-08:002010-12-01T12:40:36.586-08:00You guys are wonderful parents to even begin teach...You guys are wonderful parents to even begin teaching this giving spirit at such a young age. Kudos to y'all!! <br />Chatty will get it. Just give her some time. And like you said - try to get her involved in an organization so she can see first hand who she's helping.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702954362648092790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-56704292184976577522010-12-01T08:09:06.451-08:002010-12-01T08:09:06.451-08:00I don't have kids (obviously), but I could see...I don't have kids (obviously), but I could see how giving could be a difficult concept to grasp at her age. She has no idea what it takes to feed, clothe, and house oneself. I'm sure she doesn't mean to be un-generous. I think finding a service-type project for her would be a great idea so she can see how blessed her family really is. It might also be a good idea to start with an allowance, and she'll have to use allowance money for certain things so she can see a bit of how much you and Mr. ESPN provide for her. All hope is not lost, she has a good heart.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02323074555117166521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-51034604692214130322010-12-01T08:09:02.015-08:002010-12-01T08:09:02.015-08:00This is a hard concept. My favorite thing to do e...This is a hard concept. My favorite thing to do each year with kids is Samaritan's Purse......Operation Christmas Child. Look into that for next year. It's over now.<br /><br />We try every year, regardless of age, to work on charitable giving. It's difficult. You're doing a great job!starnes familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323598340420309572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-87103289535442509242010-12-01T07:02:45.303-08:002010-12-01T07:02:45.303-08:00WOW! She is only 6-years old so consider that.
Don...WOW! She is only 6-years old so consider that.<br />Don't feel like a failure as a parent because at least you all are concerned with teaching them what's right.<br />I'll do some research though and see what I can come up with. There has to be something.<br />Get this.. my best friend says her 8-year old is always using her own money to buy her cousins and grandparents gifts. I couldn't believe it..she has done this for years on her own.<br />I think it's rare.Maybe I'm wrong?Dee Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331597452382575978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189566370078440623.post-40693252175474654202010-12-01T07:02:14.354-08:002010-12-01T07:02:14.354-08:00I think this is something she will learn with time...I think this is something she will learn with time. Maybe she can have 2 piggy banks. One for her money and one for the kids who don't have anything. Then from the start she knows which money she keeps. On a positive note at least she is a saver. So many people nowadays spend every penny as soon as they get it.Allyson and Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02002038391177224948noreply@blogger.com