Parenting with Purpose • Jody Lee Cates
Teaching Kids to Care Discover the joy of caring for community This is part two of a two-part series. If you missed “Teaching Kids to Care: The unexpected power of essential life skills” in our October issue, read it at www.sandiegofamily.com/parenting.
When kids learn to care for themselves and family members, it provides a sense of belonging and responsibility. By practicing simple daily acts of caring and kindness, kids experience the joy of helping others and grow confident that their actions make a difference. When that confidence and desire to serve others spill into local communities, kids become more engaged and everyone benefits. Read on to learn more about how teaching kids to care leads to the joys and benefits of community care. What is community care? Community care refers to the service and empathetic actions of taking care of and contributing to the good of others. It extends beyond individuals and families to lift and strengthen communities. Young children might understand it best as looking out for the people around you and knowing they look out for you. These people could include extended family and friends, neighbors, teachers, classmates, local business owners and members of local organizations.
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