Every parent wants their child to become a good person. You want your child to go on to achieve greatness and to become a great person, but for that you need to teach them the right lessons. Though no child is born with hate in their hearts, they aren’t able to process empathy and understanding until much later in life.

That is where you come in. You need to help guide their development so that they become the sort of person who looks out for others and helps people. Only then can they grow to become compassionate, empathetic people in whatever profession they go into.

A good way to teach this empathy is to teach them how to be charitable. Giving up your time, energy, and effort to help a cause beyond yourself is a great learning tool and an excellent way to spend time together as a family.

Choose a Charity to Donate To

There are so many different reasons to donate to charities. You can provide the financial support these organizations need to continue to do their good work. You can provide health support and disaster support even if you are hundreds or thousands of miles away. Even on a personal level, you can rest easy knowing that you are actively helping build a better world, and maximizing your tax returns.

You can get your kids on board easily by researching causes together. Choose which organization you want to send a monthly donation to, and set it up. Your kids will learn so many great skills in the process and know that their decision is making a positive impact in the world.

Sign Them Up For a Local Group

There are Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, and a variety of other similar organizations that accept all kids out there. They teach kids fun skills, help them get outside in the world, and, of course, volunteer. They are a great way for your kids to have fun and learn a lot of very useful skills. They will also be introduced to the wonders of volunteering in a variety of different situations.

You can even join them on some of these excursions. You can help them plant trees or clean up parks. You can go with them when they visit an old-age home to keep the elderly company.

Help Them Fundraise for a Cause they Believe In

If your kid believes in a cause and wants to help, then a great way to help them learn a lot of great skills and build their confidence is through a fundraiser. You can teach them marketing skills, PR skills, sales skills, business skills, and so much more during the process. When it comes to teaching your child how to succeed in life and also be charitable, helping them reach a fundraiser goal for a cause that they personally believe in is one of the best methods available.  

Being supportive and guiding your child to always consider how another person feels or to at least sympathize with others in a variety of settings can help them to become very emotionally intelligent people. Volunteering and fundraising can help them gain a variety of skills, and of course, make friends. There are so many benefits, so start teaching your child to be more charitable with these options today.