Comments on: Raising Service Oriented Kids – VolunteerSpot https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/ Food blog with family recipes Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:47:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Whitney https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-132169 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:47:19 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-132169 Earlier this month, we took the boys to Joplin to volunteer. Although they weren’t able to go into the debris field with us, we spent a day volunteering at a church helping them to organize their clothing donations. While Kris(6) had to be redirected/focused often :), Kye(10) took a job and got it done. I was so proud of his willingness and eagerness. When it was time to go, he got a tear in his eye and said, “But Mom, there’s still so much to do, how can we leave?” He made me so proud!

]]> By: patsyk https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-125177 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:46:21 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-125177 What a great post! We’ve done a few different things that are on your list of suggestions. The simplicity of these things makes them think of others first, even if they don’t remember to pick up their toys at home!

]]> By: Amy | She Wears Many Hats https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-125110 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:27:57 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-125110 Fantastic!

]]> By: The Lucky Wife https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-125104 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:22:01 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-125104 What a wonderful post and wonderful son! I had a similar experience except I was on the receiving end, recently entering a restaurant with my hands full carrying the baby in one hand, the Bumbo seat in another, and guiding my son with my voice up towards the door. A young boy (probably upper elementary or middle school-aged) saw us coming through the glass and came over to open and hold the door for us. I was in awe and thought to myself that I hope my children turn out like him at that age! It’s so refreshing at a time when it seems so many children are out of control with disrespectful behavior or attitudes.

]]> By: Maris(In Good Taste) https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-125064 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:48:45 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-125064 I know you are and you should be very proud of your son. I am so proud for you!

]]> By: LisaK https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-124974 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:33:22 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-124974 My kids aren’t always the first to volunteer with chores at home, but I have heard from other people how helpful they are.

I think your son is awesome! It warms my heart when a kid knows to open a door for someone and actually sees that they need help. Sometimes noticing a need is the hardest part. Manners are a whole other subject, but I would bet you are doing a great job there too. Keep it up!

]]> By: Aimee @ Simple Bites https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-124943 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:23:39 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-124943 Well said, Kristen. My little guys are just 3 and 5, but it’s never too early to start. Can I send them over to learn from your 9yo? 😉

]]> By: Kathleen https://www.dineanddish.net/raising-service-oritented-kids-volunteerspot/#comment-124916 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:06:17 +0000 https://www.dineanddish.net/?p=2722#comment-124916 This is such a great post! I love that your son, on his own initiative, already is helping others!!!

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