Quote From: faeryedark They need to stop! Just stop. Take these people to the homeles shelter and have them give their time and possesions to those who have little or nothing. The second woman whose father foots all her bills... My father passed away 17 years ago when I was 16. I'd give all my "stuff" up for just a few more minutes w/him... a chance to introduce my kids to him. How much is that "stuff" really worth? Besides, by the time you're an adult ..it's time you "give back" to your parents.
Amen!
To help my children understand about the true meaning of Christmas (giving the way that Jesus gave his gift of HIS life to us), I ask them if they want to give one of their many new toys (etc) to charity. I've never had to ask twice. This year, their gifts (our daughter handed over 3 from the party last weekend alone and our young son handed over one small one:) are going to migrant children and children that Catholic Charities sponsors.
My husband and I always give to charity and we make SURE our kids know what we're doing (I also have them assist me carrying a laudry basket filled w/ canned goods, etc, into the local food pantry every 2 months). And when I give blood every 3 months, I try to make sure they're with me.
How we ADULTS behave (and NOT what we merely say) is what will influence our children. If they're not behaving well, usually all you need to do is look in the mirror!
