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10-26-2008, 12:38 PM
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Do U think children sbould donate too?
We always grab a ticket from trees to buy children in need items for Christmas. My children always go with us to pick out the gifts. However, last year the gift the kids wanted were outragous and i can't afford them. (the tickets said things like x-box 360, gymboree clothing, etc.
 I'm not kidding!) So the tree is out this year. On the news we are hearing about how women and children are getting turned away at homeless shelters because theres simply not enough room for everyone. So, I thought we ( my kids and I) could make some gift bags or baskets with the stuff we are stocking up on. I also wanted to get some games for the kids on Black Friday. We never done this stuff growing up and i wonder if maybe i might be starting too young with my kids. they are 3, 2, and 8 months old. I just don't want them to be like me growing up and thinking how it was soooo messed up because i didn't get the cd i wanted. I don't want my children to be ungreatful and not realize there really are people and children out there that don't even have undies. I am starting too young? 
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10-26-2008, 12:55 PM
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It's a good way to help them appreciate what they have. Plus it makes them feel like they're part of "the world." It shows them they can make a difference.
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10-26-2008, 04:43 PM
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As the "step-mom" I dealt with an ungrateful step child or two that didn't realize that money doesn't grow on trees. I'm glad you are doing this, I think it is much better to start them young than to try to deal with an ungrateful brat later.
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10-26-2008, 07:12 PM
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i was just worried that they were too young because i heard not to expose them to "poverty" at such a young age. (thanks to my mother-in-law) I don't understand why i shouldn't. Its out there whether we like it or not why hide it, I think we should help it. I really want my children to be thankful for EVERYTHING they recieve not just toys. thanks to everyone who has replied. it really has helped.
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10-26-2008, 07:53 PM
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When my oldest was a baby everyone told me what to do. I'm stubborn. Once my in-laws pushed me to far. I stood firm & held my cool until they left. It wasn't just them, my family was doing the same thing. My solution: post "Baby Rules" for them to follow. I thanked them for their advice, but it was our choice what to do. If they didn't like it, tough. They still bossed me around, still do. I say thanks & do I what I feel is best. We've had some pretty ugly scenes, but time mends hearts. In the end we are closer. You can't shield your kids from poverty. It's everywhere. TV, magazines, books, school, even church. At least you're helping them understand & not be afraid of the unknown. It's better to let them know they alone CAN make a difference. Last edited by couponmomma; 10-26-2008 at 07:56 PM.
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10-26-2008, 09:15 PM
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I think what you're doing is great! My 4 year old daughter and I have been saving stuff for Samaratin's Purse (also mentioned in another post) since she was 18 months old. Happy meal toys that most people just throw away are great for these kiddos that most likely have never seen a toy in their lives. We struggle financially, as most people do, and thanks to coupons we're able to help out others too!
I was just boxing up stuff to take to the women's shelter today and she asked me if she could go too. She is a really compassionate little person and very willing to share...even offers to share her beloved M&M's with me and I don't even ask. My husband's side of the family has such a huge Christmas every year and it really makes me feel guilty...they didn't have much as kids and love to share with their kids & grandkids. Problem though, my kids (also have a 13 mo old son) have so many toys and they don't even play with half of them. I suggested last year that we adopt a family and it was so fun shopping Black Friday with my in-laws This year we added donating items for care packages for the active duty military. Don't give up on this idea! We need more people willing to help others and why not start when they're young while they're personalities are forming?
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10-26-2008, 09:28 PM
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What you're doing is wonderful, Angie! I love that you have included your in-laws in the fun. When family gets on the same page it makes everyone's lives so much easier. Don't worry to much about all those extra toys. When your little ones get a little older, you can always donate them.
Another advantage to many toys, they don't wear out as quickly. Time comes to donate, they'll be just like new. 
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10-27-2008, 05:50 AM
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Get your kids involved!
My 12 yr old daughter has recently started showing an interest in charity work / community service. So we decided that we will be putting together some shoe boxes with toothbrushes, paste, deodorant, shampoo, etc. to donate to local shelters/charities/food banks. We're only about 2 months into the coupon thing, but we've already got quite the stock pile going. I think they're never too young to help the less fortunate!
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