Charity begins at home. So does uncharity.
C.S. Lewis
I read this statement from C.S. Lewis many years ago, likely before starting a family. Now having kids that are approaching their teen years, the quote rings differently.
My children will learn to treat people as taught by example at home. It starts at home with how I treat them. Charity, however, does not mean pointless giving. Giving must have meaning, and giving must also be expressed outside of the home.
Charity is a form of sacrifice. Whether we give with our finances or our time, those resources could have been used on ourselves. I desire to find more opportunities for myself and my family to sacrifice our resources for others.