It is our job to teach our young children to be respectful as well as appreciative to soldiers. The people that have protected us and our freedoms with their service. As caregivers, it is our responsibility to share how to be courteous towards these protectors. It is not enough to have children memorize the Pledge of Allegiance. Instill in them mindfulness of what that Pledge means. In addition we need to lead by example when honoring our past and present servicemen.
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic
for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Programs Helping Our Soldiers
There are many projects that can help us personally thank the soldiers and their families for their service and sacrifices. I have listed just a couple here that are great ways to be supportive and encouraging in their lives.
Adopt A Soldier
Adopt A Soldier program is a non-profit organization. It helps to show the brave men and women fighting for our freedom that their sacrifices will not go unnoticed. It connects supportive civilians with deployed troops. Adopt a Soldier offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to the United States Armed Forces.
There two different ways to support the deployed troops through Adopt A US Soldier. You can adopt an individual military troop member. You support him through sending weekly letters/cards, and optional care packages for the length of their deployment. OR you can sign up for Project Frontlines for a one-time or short-term support only. I am looking forward to doing this with my grandchildren as our Grandma Camp service project. Both programs will help you show your support for deployed troops. These servicemen and women appreciate your support more than you can imagine.
Wounded Warrior Project
Warriors return home from duty and often discover an entirely new battle: recovery. Through donations, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is able to stand ready to serve them along their journey. Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) provides free programs and services to address the needs of wounded warriors and fill gaps in government care.
22 Too Many
22 Too Many is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that cares deeply and passionately about our nations military community. This group seek to serve as a living memorial, increases public knowledge and awareness of PTS, share helpful resources, and provide support and comfort to the grieving families left behind.
Teach Them to be Thankful of Our Veterans
Even a child can learn to show their support for our military troops. They do not have to work with any of the above projects/programs. You can visit a veterans home and spend some time with a retired soldier, asking questions about his life. Or making cards and posters to give to veterans.
12 Ways to Help Your Children Honor Veterans from @momlifetoday.com is a great resource. Here you can find ideas for to teach your kids ways to thank the men and women that have served for our country.
I hope that you take the time to share with your kids how great our Nation is. And how we can thank the men and women that helped make it that way. ~Susie Pea
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