"Thank You"

When talking to the girls at work about their kids and their kids' friends, one thing I worry about is how to teach my children to be grateful for what they have and thankful for what others do for them. In a world where people grow up feeling that the world owes them, how do you teach your children that they are not entitled to anything? How do you teach them to be thankful for all they do receive?

One thing I hope to be able to start with my kids is monthly (or weekly) "Thank You"s. Let your child think of someone who has done something nice for them. Help them to write a thank you card. If you have some craft time, make a thank you card. Allow them to mail the card. For some reason, sending and receive mail fascinated kids. As you create a habit of "Thank You"s, your children will start to see more and more things to be thankful for.

Incorporate this tradition into a Family Home Evening lesson. Please email us with any other good habits that can be taught to our children. We all need a little help from others in raising good kids.