How to Teach a Child to Help Others

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Encourage your child to help others, and help him or her grow into a citizen who can bravely take on the challenges of tomorrow.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Phone Book

Step1
Be an example for your child by being positive around others and always trying to help those in need. Children learn best by watching and imitating those around them.
Step2
Get your child into the habit of giving as early on as possible, even in your home. He or she can set the table, help Grandma up from her chair or read to a younger sibling.
Step3
Teach your child directly about social responsibility and the idea that you can help those who are less fortunate than you.
Step4
Find opportunities to talk to your child about what's happening in the world. Discuss how you could help change things for the better, and explain that even a little bit of time or effort can make a big difference.
Step5
Determine your child's interests or talents and help him or her find a volunteer organization or activity to participate in. For instance, if your child likes to cook, he or she can volunteer at a soup kitchen, while a child who likes animals can volunteer at a 4-H club.
Step6
Look for children's groups that promote giving so your child can be around peers who have similar goals and interests. For instance, many clubs and church volunteer groups are geared toward children.
Step7
Find a volunteer activity that both of you - or your whole family - can do, and make it a fun family event.

Tips & Warnings

  • Help your favorite volunteer group design projects that appeal to kids.

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on 11/22/2005 Let your child help you sort through his or her outgrown clothing and toys. Select items that are clean and in good shape. Let your child fill a bag with selected items and ride along with you to donate them to charitable agencies.

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