Do you think my son will appreciate this when he gets older?

Question

My husband is currently serving his 2nd tour in Iraq and told me he made friends with some of the locals and they have kids of all ages wearing nothing more than tattered clothes and bags. I am sending over my 14 month old's clothes that he has outgrown.I'm keeping the ones that mean something special but do you think he will appreciate the pictures of kids getting use out of his clothes when he gets older? I think it's a cool idea and they LOVE American clothes where my husbands at. Input appreciated

Answer 1

I think that he would like a few pieces to put on his own babies someday. But he will not remember them, so it would be more special for you.

Answer 2

What a great way to get him started toward a sharing, caring lifestyle. He's old enough to understand a little about what you're doing now, so let him help load the box to send to the poor kids that Daddy knows.

My grandson was adopted from Russia, in an area that is very poverty-stricken. He picks up coins to send to the orphanage.

Answer 3

Definitely.  The war is going to be such a huge part of history in a few years when your son is in his teens.  Keep the pictures, he won't show them off or anything but it will be cool for a scrapbook or something which you will undoubtedly make =]

Answer 4

Definitely! I think that's an awesome idea and a great way to make sure the clothes go to people who really need them. I think your son will grow up to be a carring person who is excited others got to benefit from something of his. Especially since you sound like a carring person. :)

Answer 5

Is there a reason why you Son should become aware of your self giving something out way that once was his?, I see not reason at all to tell him at least you do it like something normal to do and practice for good loving Christian peoples a/o Human Beings?, although i will wait at least until he is 20.

Answer 6

i think he will be able to see he was it better then alot of kids over there and that u and your hubby both are trying to make a difference in the world one child at a time. Ive sent over old baby clothes that friends have given me for our unborn son. They told me either i could use them or find a better use. And i did like u send over clothes. They need them more then my baby. My baby already has so many clothes that i know he will probaly never wear more then 2 times. And hes not even born yet. God bless u and your hubby

Answer 7

Hard to say.  If he was a teenager he would probably ask his friends to contribute too.

Answer 8

It will if he has a heart....and should also be important to you and your husband as your kindness is helping the children of a future Democracy.

Answer 9

Oh gosh yes!! I think that is a very good idea!!  I think he will look back in the future and feel good that he had sucha thoughtful mother, and knowing he also sorta helped make a difference.

Answer 10

I think that is a very kind thing to do!!

I think that when your son gets older, he will realize what loving and giving parents he has.

He won't care about clothes. As long as you save some for memories, it will be fine.

Answer 11

Awsome. If my fiance goes back I think this is an amazing idea.

Answer 12

i think that is a really noble thing to do. you sound like the kind of parent who will raise your son to appreciate helping others. when he is older and sees the pictures, i'm sure he will appreciate it.

Answer 13

Honestly, I'm guessing that it won't really matter either way whether you have pictures or not - it's kind of the same thing as donating the clothes to Goodwill and having someone less fortunate wearing them.