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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is sad that everyone sees service hours as a a way to check a box, as opposed to being a rewarding experience that gives kids some perspective in life. I get that this is how the system is set up but… it’s sad. [/quote] When you mandate something, the meaning changes. [/quote] Exactly this. The meaning is lost when it’s a requirement and something parents also have to do because the kids are too young to go on their own. This is why I’ve never forced my kids to volunteer. It defeats the point of volunteering. They need to find the value and meaning in something on their own. My idea of a worthy cause doesn’t mean it’s theirs. [/quote] I completely agree. Mandating hours in middle school when parents have to help is ridiculous. Unless they are offering hours at the school that all kids can easily access, it’s not fair.[/quote]
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