The Insight of Children

--by Sian, posted Jan 30, 2011

I took my children into the city last night to meet up with my husband to celebrate my daughter's 6th birthday. We walked through the downtown area while we waited for him to get out of owrk. In front of one of the subway stops was a woman sitting with a can. As we walked by, my daughter asked what she was doing and I told her that she was probably homeless and was trying to get some money. My daughter looked back and asked if on the way back she could give the woman some money. I told her that she absolutely could do that, and we continued exploring.

Later on during our walk, we found a bed of cardboard and blankets. My daughter knew what it was and wanted to know who it belonged to so she could give them a dollar or two. We moved on, and she played with her brother, and they talked about why people beg for money, and their insightfulness was astonishing. My son said that they probably need some money for food and a place to stay so that they can find a job because it's hard to get a job when you can't take a shower.

So, on our way back through the park, the woman was still in her chair, and my daughter took a couple of dollars and dropped it in her tin cup and the woman looked right at her and thanked her.

My baby girl, six years old, understands the value of giving. Even on her birthday.

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Posted by Sian
Jan 30, 2011
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erinvictoria wrote: Your daughter has a wonderful mother who instilled in her a beautiful heart.

etseth wrote: I hope she had a fab b'day..
Tell her to keep up the fantastic work,she has made all on HO very very proud!! and also made me :o) XX

Aurelia wrote: You little angel has a heart of gold. You are doing a wonderful job with your children...I am happy that you didn't pull her away and explained to her that the woman was experiencing tough times.
God Bless you and your giving nature.
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
~Aurelia :0)

cirrus wrote: This is so sweet, here in the country I live, people aren't learned anymore to give, but only to receive.

heartofflesh wrote: It is in giving one receives - Saint Augustine....Such a wonderful lesson ! your daughter seems to have learnt it so early in her life...We are proud of your daughter ! A potential HO member ?

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: You have done a wonderful job to instill kindness in her at such a young age. Children with her attitude give us hope for the future! :)

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