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07.06.08, 04:21 AM New York City
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We haven't been that great about attending religious services regularly, nor do we say grace in our home or any daily prayers, etc. I feel that ds (he's 5 1/2) and an only, doesn't seem to have any appreciation or gratitude for what he does have (and what others don't), even though he's generally a good dc. But the whining about food, certain toys, etc., bugs me on principle and even though we talk about how lucky we are to have enough to eat, I wonder if doing some sort of grace at meals or "thank you" prayer before bed will teach him to be more grateful in general? I don't mean thankful to us but rather just thankful for what he has in life. Opinions? Thanks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.06.08, 04:21 AM Flag
 

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Read: YOur Five Year Old by Louise Ames. This is how 5 yr olds ARE. 5 1/2 is a particularly tough age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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OP - thanks, will do. As I said, ds is generally a good dc but we're just trying to teach more awareness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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I remember being told: kids are starving in Africa, or I walked a mile to school in the snow. It's comical and doesn't teach a child anything but to roll her eyes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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I disagree with this (NP btw). When we watch the discovery ch. we discuss the kids who don't have food every day, who don't have a roof over their head. When we see a homeless person on the street I take the opportunity to discuss this with my kids and teach them that this is reality for so many and that's why we should appreciate every little bit we have. They never laugh but are very empathetic kids at their young ages [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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np and I disagree. My 5 year old realizes that there are children in the world who do not have clean water to drink and that is why we don't leave the water running while we brush our teeth. You may not have realized the lessons from what your parents said (and you might actually have) - but my dc knows how blessed we are - that we have more than enough - and that some people will always have more and some will always have less. There aren't any real magic words that get this messsage thru in one sitting - its more of an attitude/way of life that is pervasive. Your child will pick up your morals and values as long as you continue to show and discuss them in the little unplanned moments during their life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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since you are talking about appreciating what you have, why not volunteer with your ds to help others (like serving food for the holiday). Americares has good opportunities for families to volunteer. My own dd started to make a collection for poor dc last summer. She also saved her pennies..and for xmas, we did the secret santa through americares and bought a dc a gift for xmas. I told dd I would match what she collected and saved up. We had a letter sent to us, we shopped for the exact gift the dc wanted, she wrapped it up and was so excited to be able to help another dc. She got it...and I was so proud of her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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