Thursday, March 10, 2011

Pennies for Patients

Leo United Methodist Preschool has begun their "Pennies for Patients" program.  For this program, each of the children are sent home with a little cardboard box bank, and they are to earn/collect money to put in their banks.  After a period of time, they turn their banks in to school for a charity that deals with sick kids.

Mischief comes home with her bank, says she does not feel well, so I need to give her money.  I explained to her that it was for the other children, and she is ok with that.  However, now, when she sees somebody to ask for money (like Grandma), she hangs her head and tells of a sob story about sick children who have to be in the hospital for a really long time and they need money to make them feel better.

Bless her heart, but she does not really understand the connection between the money and the feeling better.  Oh well, it is good for kids to learn to give to others.  

Just remember to appreciate your kids health for what it is! 

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