Cultural and moral perspectives
I know that different cultures have different attitudes to money.
Cultural and moral perspectives
I know that different cultures have different attitudes to money.
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Key learning points
- Be aware that there are different attitudes towards money and wealth.
- We should not judge people for how much or how little money they have.
- We should not judge people for how much or how little money they give.
Keywords
Attitudes - Attitudes are the way that people think and feel about things.
Charity - A charity is an organisation that helps people or animals in need.
Greed - Greed is wanting more wealth or possessions than are needed.
Kindness - Kindness means caring about others and being generous.
Moral - Moral means thinking about what is right and fair.
Common misconception
In our society, the opinions of the rich and the loud are often heard the most. It's understandable for children to think that these voices have the most validity behind them.
It's important that we listen to all the voices in society and try to understand the thoughts and feelings behind these. Just because someone is wealthy, should we pay more attention to what they saying?
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a milk tooth is buried so that a new one will grow
throw teeth at the Sun to help the new one grow strong
the tooth goes under a pillow for the Tooth Fairy who'll leave money
the tooth is hidden in a shoe for the Tooth Mouse who'll leave a gift
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Money is included when a wallet is given as a gift.
At New Year, children are given money in a red envelope.
At Christmas, money is hidden in a Christmas pudding.
Good actions in this life mean an even better life next time around.
Some people give 10% of their income as a tithe.
The Third Pillar is Almsgiving.
Tzedakah means giving money or time to good causes.