This verifies why I have always disagreed with the adage about doing good in secret. We are all role models for each other, especially for children. (Of course, I don't think we should refrain from doing good unless someone knows about it.)
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/328/story/68455.html?storylink=omni_popular
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By Frank Greve | McClatchy Newspapers
If parents want to raise generous children, what works? Years of looking into which youth experiences best predict giving by adults offer some clues.
Independent Sector, a group of major nonprofit organizations, found the activities below the most closely linked to adult generosity. They're in only rough rank order because respondents could name multiple activities.
* Seeing an admired person who isn't a family member help others.
* Seeing a family member help others.
* Doing volunteer work.
* Raising money door to door.
* Being active in student government.
* Belonging to a youth group, such as the Boy Scouts.
* Being active in a religious organization.
* Being helped by others.
The biggest deterrent to generosity: not seeing a family member help others.
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