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Asking my 6 yo niece about what she GAVE others for xmas
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For me its generally normal to ask my niece and nephews about what they got for christmas or their birthday. My niece is 6 now and has shown some interest in thinking about what others would like for a present. I'm not sure she did pick out any presents for anyone but I thought instead of talking about what she got it would be beneficial to ask her if she got anything for anyone.
Putting the attention on others and getting her to think more about giving than receiving seems like a positive outcome here. I'd maybe bring the idea up to her mother (my sister) about taking her out shopping next year to pick out some gifts for others.
I'm hoping some of the members here with experience with young children have some thoughts on the subject here. Do you think a 6 year old can grasp this idea? Do you think this approach would help someone think a bit more about others or does it only encourage materialism?
Putting the attention on others and getting her to think more about giving than receiving seems like a positive outcome here. I'd maybe bring the idea up to her mother (my sister) about taking her out shopping next year to pick out some gifts for others.
I'm hoping some of the members here with experience with young children have some thoughts on the subject here. Do you think a 6 year old can grasp this idea? Do you think this approach would help someone think a bit more about others or does it only encourage materialism?
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