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Money can and should be used to make the world a better place. An allowance gives parents an opportunity to pass down their philanthropic beliefs. For example, you could choose three to five charities and have your child select from them, perhaps after a discussion or visits to the charities. Then after several months or even a year of saving, you can give your child the experience of giving to the chosen charity. It can be fun and reinforcing to take your child in person to the charity and have him or her hand over the funds. You could set up a meeting ahead of time with a staff member of the charity to make sure your child has a wonderful experience. The staff member can thank your child and share all the ways that the money will be used to help others. Your child could also help engage in the good the donated money will do, such as helping to distribute food or sort clothing that the donated money may have helped provide. In this way, your child can see and experience firsthand the joys of giving.