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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Begging or fundraising?

So when did it become socially acceptable to let children beg for money on street corners in America??
I went to old navy this morning and was accosted by not 1 but 3 different groups of children asking for money. Sure 2 of them offered something in return... raffle tickets or chocolate but a chocolate bar or meager chance to win some dumb prize does not sooth my annoyance at being asked for money by children. Of course it was for a "good" cause. Cheer leading camp, dance team, baseball! Since when did it become my responsibility to help your child monetarily to do something you chose??? I am all about helping worthy causes...starving kids, cancer battlers, Jerry's kids....you know VICTIMS, the less fortunate. I don't even mind paying to get my car washed by a group trying to raise some money to go on some big trip or something. But that is where I draw the line. I am so sick of seeing all of these kids made to go up to strangers and beg for money while mommy and daddy sit by and watch. ITS RUDE AND ITS WRONG!

PS I did get some great deals at Old Navy- all of their clearance is an additional 50% off! I got 10 items for hubs and the kid (shirts, hat, pj, jackets, sweaters) for around $12... TOTAL!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I AM SO WITH YOU!!! I DON'T HAVE CHILDREN; HOWEVER..IF IT'S FOR THE GOOD CAUSES YOU DESCRIBED I'M VERY WILLING TO GIVE. NOT A LOT BECAUSE PEOPLE CAN'T GIVE LIKE THEY ONCE COULD...WHICH BRINGS TO BEGGING AND FUNDRAISING...DON'T MAKE US FEEL BAD WHEN WE CAN'T GIVE!! DON'T GIVE US DIRTY LOOKS MOM & DAD! YOU CHOOSE THIS, NOT US!!!