To The Mall, Secrets of Parenting, by Tom Wolfe. Some kids are intolerant and impatient with the world. Community projects show them that there are a lot of different types people in the world and helping those who are different than us can foster tolerance. Some parents expressed that they understand why their children sometimes seem entitled. The community service projects seem to have an impact on the kids.
Some kids get exposure to different people through church groups.
Exposure does lead to appreciation. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Most parents agreed that they resist the temptation to give kids everything they want or ask for. Some parents give the child a set amount and the child has the responsibility of paying for everything, including clothes and gifts. Some give allowance for chores and some give without the chores even though it is expected that chores are to be done.