What we give to our children and grandchildren can help them throughout their lives. They will learn to appreciate our gifts and also learn the benefits of giving to others. Some of the best gifts are:
Time - Whatever amounts of time we have to share in person or through phone calls, e-mails, and letters will keep us connected.
Affection - Expressing our love through smiles, hugs, kisses, and words will create a warm emotional bond.
Experience - Learning about each other's lives, activities, hobbies, day-to-day routines, and special events can lead to enjoying common interests.
Values - Our beliefs about what is important and how to behave in ways that promote accomplishing goals and getting along with each other - this is what makes us civilized.
Empathy - Feeling and showing understanding of the other person allows us to go beyond self interest.
Charity - Giving time and talent to the benefit of others: our family, friends, and even strangers.
Forgiveness - As we all make mistakes, we can ask forgiveness. As others make mistakes, we can forgive and not hold grudges.
History - Sharing our family tree and giving our stories of the past can help us feel more related and create a broader understanding of our place in the family.
Many of these gifts can be given through our example; others must be taught. Children need to learn to receive, to give, and to be thankful. The best gifts come from the heart and can be passed on from generation to generation.
Time - Whatever amounts of time we have to share in person or through phone calls, e-mails, and letters will keep us connected.
Affection - Expressing our love through smiles, hugs, kisses, and words will create a warm emotional bond.
Experience - Learning about each other's lives, activities, hobbies, day-to-day routines, and special events can lead to enjoying common interests.
Values - Our beliefs about what is important and how to behave in ways that promote accomplishing goals and getting along with each other - this is what makes us civilized.
Empathy - Feeling and showing understanding of the other person allows us to go beyond self interest.
Charity - Giving time and talent to the benefit of others: our family, friends, and even strangers.
Forgiveness - As we all make mistakes, we can ask forgiveness. As others make mistakes, we can forgive and not hold grudges.
History - Sharing our family tree and giving our stories of the past can help us feel more related and create a broader understanding of our place in the family.
Many of these gifts can be given through our example; others must be taught. Children need to learn to receive, to give, and to be thankful. The best gifts come from the heart and can be passed on from generation to generation.
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