Subscribe Sun Ad. Learning to give, and learning what you have to give, is an important lesson in developing compassion. Learning to receive graciously is an equally important skill. There are many ways to give First, hold a family brainstorming session. Children and adolescents have lots to give.
Children are by nature participants.
They like to do and be active. Thinking of simple projects can expand the child's perspective from getting to contributing. One family decided to give to the birds in their neighborhood. They set up a bird feeder and a bird bath. With a continued drought and winter upon us, this could be a valuable gift any family could give to our feathered friends.