Back to those schooling days, when swarms of children surged upon you for a 50 bucks or more. Intimidated by their innocence, I gave each one of them some change which I garnered for traveling fare.

Later in the evening I witnessed their guardians thrashing and pummeling them for not getting enough "wage". Some fathers were seen drinking and gambling from that money. I have no clue as to how large this sham network is spread. Since then, I never granted alms to children.

So basically, I learned from experiences that one should wear an impenetrable armor when you confront these situations. Consolidate your concern towards NGOs and Trusts. if you really want to make a difference. That way you know your efforts are not doomed.

I prepare food with my church guys and distribute among children/physically disabled on auspicious occasions and watch them eat then and there instead of giving money. A couple of my friends even volunteer for the nearest free education fund raising schemes at times. Its the best form of practicing altruism without any hue of guilt!

What do you think?

cc: lalasticlala, introverted, seun

haskell:
Back to those schooling days, when swarms of children surged upon you for a 50 bucks or more. Intimidated by their innocence, I gave each one of them some change which I garnered for traveling fare.

Later in the evening I witnessed their guardians thrashing and pummeling them for not getting enough "wage". Some fathers were seen drinking and gambling from that money. I have no clue as to how large this sham network is spread. Since then, I never granted alms to children.

So basically, I learned from experiences that one should wear an impenetrable armor when you confront these situations. Consolidate your concern towards NGOs and Trusts. if you really want to make a difference. That way you know your efforts are not doomed.

I prepare food with my church guys and distribute among children/physically disabled on auspicious occasions and watch them eat then and there instead of giving money. A couple of my friends even volunteer for the nearest free education fund raising schemes at times. Its the best form of practicing altruism without any hue of guilt!

What do you think?

cc: lalasticlala, introverted, seun

Give not grudgedly or of necessity. No one knows where the rivers flow. It is those parents consequences what they do. Just give. 50 bucks won't make or break you but it could mean life or death for someone else