Parents, most times, think that their children are too young to give and therefore do not teach them the concept of giving. I am talking of charitable giving which is different from children sharing with their siblings. I am making the above clarifications because a parent had argued with me before that she teaches her children to share whatever each of them has; and thus has taught her children the concept of giving. It is natural and easier to give to close relatives, especially those you know will (or can) give you back. Charitable giving is not usually taught in most homes. The first exposure children have to charitable giving is usually in religious gatherings (church, mosque, etc.) Even then, children don’t fully understand the concept and may not even be involved in the process. They give offerings in church and see their parents do the same but may never be aware of what the money is for. At best, they know it is «God’s money».
