My daughter who is 10 came home today and said her school was collecting donations for a crisis nursery for children 5 and under. She gathered up all her money and went to the store and bought almost $40.00 of baby items to donate. The money she spent was money she had been saving for some toy she wanted. I am so proud of her that she would think of others before herself. Afterwards she told me she felt really good because she was able to get them some things.
2006-12-07 07:45:29 · 25 answers · asked by latingirl0527 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I do plan on buying her that toy. I just wanted to post this on yahoo Q&A because their are a lot of people on here who complain that kids are spoiled brats and I guess I wanted to prove them wrong, not all kids are spoiled brats.
2006-12-07 07:55:44 · update #1
You have a great daughter to do something so nice. I was also suprised when my 8 year old told me she wanted to cut her hair and donate it to Locks of Love. I was reluctant at first, because she has such beautiful hair, but it's her hair, and her life. This is what it takes for these young people to become well rounded individuals. Kudos to your daughter for being such a good person!
This also goes to show what happens with good parenting, so Kudos to you, as well!
2006-12-07 08:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by VA Mamma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let me put a different spin on this, not to be mean, but because adding yet more praise would just be duplicating what has already been written.
At age 10 kids have not yet made the connection between money being equal to things. It sounds absurd but kids that age look at money for what it is, a piece of plastic (or paper if you live in the US), even after copious instruction and encouragement on saving and educational trips to the shops to exchange money for items. Thus you will find at this age kids treat money as if it has no worth yet horde their own physical possessions like little misers. They are still digesting the full meaning of money.
Suppose you buy her the toy and she immediately decides to give it away as charity, because someone else needs it more than her. How would you feel or deal with that? Some parents have to face this scenario and it’s a seriously tough one.
2006-12-07 10:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by John M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It melts your heart when your kids do things like that doesn't it? The other day, I took my daughter to the store so she could use her allowance (what was left over after she bought family gifts) to buy herself this game she was saving up for. On our way inside we passed a marine that was collecting toys for Toys for Tots. She told me: I've always thought those men were so sweet to stand out in the cold all day trying to get toys for little kids. My heart sank when she bought the game she wanted and didn't buy any gifts for charity like I had. But on our way she put the game into the box for toys for tots. If it wasn't for all the people that were around I think I would've cried. So I know exactly how you feel about so proud and you have every right to be. Happy Holidays!!
2006-12-07 08:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be very proud of her and I am also, tell your daughter that even though I don't know her that I am very proud of her actions, she has learned something that some people never learn. Sometimes in the life the feeling we get from helping others is much more rewarding than material items we have our sights on.
GOOD JOB !
2006-12-07 08:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's great. I personally would have asked my son to consider putting some money aside for himself. I think that would teach him that although it's a wonderful thing to look out for the interests of others who are less fortunate, it's just as important to reward ourselves for our kind efforts. Maybe that's when we , as parents, come in. I think it was a great thing what you daughter did.
2006-12-07 07:51:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! What a proud mom you must be! You have clearly done a great job raising your daughter and instilled in her some great morals. Way to go! I would share this story with everyone, it's a great one :)
2006-12-07 10:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well..it is great what she did but what exactly are you teaching her by buying the toy she was saving up for? Giving should not mean getting something back.
2006-12-07 10:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely. It is very rare for a child that age to do something selfless like that. She should be rewarded and reminded how proud of her she is.
2006-12-07 07:51:09 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be very proud. When a child does something like that it let's you know, as a parent, that you are doing something right. Be very proud of your daughter, she deserves it.
2006-12-07 08:54:25 · answer #9 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be very proud of her. Most children are concerned about themselves. She is truly compassionate and empathetic. She is on the path to greatness.
2006-12-07 13:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋