I was listening to the "Rick and Scott Show" yesterday morning, substitute hosted by Allen Hunt. I enjoy Mr. Hunt, who is a former minister and now radio talk-show host who focuses on societal issues of right and wrong, not 'left' and 'right'. One of his topics today was asking how people are handling tightening their belts for Christmas.
One woman called in and told a story about her kids' wonderful demonstration of love and maturity. Basically, she is a wife and stay at home mom of 5 kids, I'm not sure what ages. Her family has weekly meetings (a really great idea) and at a recent family meeting, they were going to discuss with their kids about what one really special gift they would want for Christmas, without breaking the bank. Each and every kid told Mom and Dad what toys that they wanted. The special part is, as Mom found out later, the kids had their own meeting prior to the family meeting. They discussed their Christmas gifts and they knew that money was tight and they all agreed to only ask for gifts that were less than $10.
What wonderful kids! Obviously, they understand the TRUE meaning of Christmas and I think that the initiative that they showed is indicative of what good parenting they've received.
I can only hope that my kids are even moderately as compassionate as those kids are.
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