Comments on New Voices Of Philanthropy: Orphan elephants and nagging parents

Hildy,your comment that she is now "a socially act...

2008-02-18T21:47:00.000-05:00

Hildy,
your comment that she is now "a socially active 22 year old" has given me hope that I haven't permanently ruined my children, thanks for sharing your experience.
Trista

Trista:I chuckled when I saw the intro to your pos...

2008-02-14T10:22:00.000-05:00

Trista:
I chuckled when I saw the intro to your post. When my daughter - who is a very socially active 22 year old now - was 15 or so, she turned to me and said, "You know most parents are content if their kids learn to be responsible for themselves. You taught me I am responsible for the whole world!" My response was, "Well honey, you are!" I blog and write a lot about young people and philanthropy, but I hadn't thought of that moment in a long time - thanks for triggering that for me, Trista!
Hildy

I think it is very hard to say what cause is more ...

2008-02-14T08:34:00.000-05:00

I think it is very hard to say what cause is more important than other. Of course it seem natural that human orphans should be a better cause, but does it mean that animals should not be supported? It is really difficult to say what cause deserves more or less support, attention. In my opinion it is good that children are interested in helping any cause. This need of helping others should be encouraged. While growing up they will learn that a lot of people and causes need their help and that they have to choose and choose carefully! But I believe that even by doing really small things you can improve the world.