It seems every-where you go people are doing things that seem pleasurable to me and expecting sponsorship eg. cycling across America (and I'm not talking about Jane Tomlinson) Surely it is about suffering putting yourself through something to actually feel like you've earnt the money like holding your breath for five minutes.
2006-11-28 04:50:11 · 8 answers · asked by matt30 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
on the surface i think it is because we see a need. we want to help others. but in our subconscious mind, this is the opportunity for recognition. someone will appreciate it and this Will make us feel special and needed. the ulterior motive behind charity work is that someone will recognize you and tell you how nice you are for doing that. i believe its called narcissistic egoism. it is actually quite selfish.
2006-11-28 09:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused. Are you angry that you feel put upon to sponsor everyone who comes up with an idea for a favorite charity or are you wondering why people do things for charity in general? I am going with the second part of my question, although please do correct me if I chose poorly. People do for charity (at least those I know) because, "There but for the grace of God go I". In other words, we do it for those less fortunate than ourselves. It's a 'pay it forward' idea to an extent. It's also a matter of being grateful for what you have and feeling compassion to those who don't have anything. Hope that helps.
2006-11-28 17:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do things for charity because, it is my way of paying back all the good things I have. While I am poor financially I have more time than money, and what better way to use it that helping others to help them selves
2006-11-28 16:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ppl do things for charity because it makes them feel good to do things for others it really does . have you not done something nice for someone and it made you feel better ? then you know why ppl do things for charity. good luck and god bless and happy holidays.
2006-11-28 12:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you are well-off, and someone else is not, then it's just nice to help them out. Life is about sharing, not taking.
2006-11-28 12:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they like to be heroes and get plaques.
2006-11-28 13:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by IElop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know you are helping those less fortunate,and gives you a good feeling by doing it!
2006-11-28 12:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So karma doesn't bight you in the ass
2006-11-28 12:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by teddyrockstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋