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Raising Philanthropic Children

Ninety-six percent of Americans believe that parents' charitable giving and
volunteering is a good way to teach children about helping others.


Take the following quiz, naming the percentages that represent
the philanthropic involvement of children and families.

Excerpted from "Americans Want Children Involved With Charities,
But Parents Are Struggling To Make It A Reality" from Business Wire


Emerging evidence suggests humans are "hard wired" to be philanthropic and altruistic. Humans live longer and lead healthier and more productive lives when they live successfully in communities. Parents want their children to learn about philanthropy but, as you can see from the previous quiz, admit that their kids are not involved.