That may be the most essential message of all, as we help our children grow towards being caring, compassionate, and charitable adults. We also know some families who talk about different charitable causes that might interest their children and let the children select where to send the donation. There are also many ways children can be philanthropic that don't have to do with money. They can also become involved when the family volunteers at a Soup Kitchen or visits someone who is homebound. They can befriend a child who has a disability.
Stories are the age-old way people passed on values and traditions to children, and it's no wonder.
Stories can be a wonderful way for us to begin talking with our children about philanthropy, values, kindness, generosity, and compassion.