"PIF" Challenge for 3 Young Sons

My husband and I are challenging our 3 sons (13, 8 and 5 years old) this year. We always tell our boys to help those who can't help themselves. Usually that pertains mostly to the playgrounds at school. Keeping the bully's from hurting others and helping everyone join in whenever they feel left out. We are taking it one step further this holiday season. We are going to teach them how to "pay it forward" not just to their peers but to anyone they think they can help this time of year, young or old. They will all be given $100.00 each to keep with them and the money must be given away before Christmas Day. They will have to be responsible for this money and they will also have to keep a record of where the money went. The child that we feel gave the money to the most deserving person will be rewarded. This year we are not giving many presents to our children we are wanting them to give rather then receive. I want them to be able to feel that emotion. This challenge will make this holiday very special and memorable to all of us. I am certain it will become our new family tradition.

Jamie B
Missouri