Last week at my son's school they were collecting for the United Way.
On the Friday, which was the due date, I went to give my son some money and he said,
" I don't need any money Mommy"
I asked him why and he pulled out a 5 dollar bill from his jacket. He had taken it out of his piggy bank the other day when we were going to to the dollar store, but didn't make it.


I said to him" I thought that was for the dollar store trip" and he told me that he had enough toys and food and that
he wanted to help the kids that didn't.
I am so proud of him.
He is only 5 years old.

Obviously you have instilled incredible values in your son...
Good work Mom - you should be proud of yourself as well
Cara

I think it's amazing how our children develop empathy and kindness at such a young age. This is a reminder to get my children involved in giving this year. Thanks to your posting I have decided to take my 2 young sons to the mall to get them each a name off the tree to donate gifts to children in need. Thanks for sharing.