Why hold a Generous Party?
Children's birthday celebrations can be a fantastic way to help children learn that other children are often not as fortunate as them. It is about teaching children the value of gratitude, giving and thinking about others.
environment
Birthday parties for kids can be wasteful and non environmentally friendly events leaving guests driving around purchasing presents, presents which are often non - environmentally friendly (think: plastic) and which the child could probably do without and does not need or want.
giving and receiving
Targeted at parents and their children (0-13 years) who want their party to be about giving and not just receiving, Generous Party is an event planning website offering kids the ability to turn their party into a socially thoughtful celebration.Having a Generous Party means that a child still get their birthday party, birthday cake, birthday guests, party activities and be creative as well as supporting their nominated charity or charities.
creativity
Results in preschools are showing a worrying drop in imagination and creativity. Preschool teachers in Australia have reported that they have noted the decrease in open ended play and also increased anxiety from children about what they wear and what possessions they have including the brand of clothing and toys (Maggie Hamilton “What’s Happening to Our Boys?)
When you indicate on the invite that you would like your children's guests to bring a small gift made from home you are providing an opportunity for the child to use their imagination and creativity and in turn giving the birthday child a wonderful collection of gifts made especially for them by their friends. Read more here about having a Generous Party encourages children's creativity.
