My 10 year old just donated $70 for a school charity. It was all the money he had.

“That’s Great, How Generous”, you may be thinking... or maybe you’re like me and a little miffed at his school.Classes were competing to see who could raise the most money. (It’s a catholic elementary school - we start with guilt early). My son took his wallet into school and emptied it of all the money he had saved up over the year and gave it to the charity. His teacher is spearheading the charity drive in the school. (Money is for Alzheimer’s Research- a valid cause and charity)I’m confused on how to think about this. On one hand I think it’s ok- natural consequences will teach him not to donate everything he has. He’s doing a good thing and I should be supportive.On the other hand I think there should have been some more instruction on responsible giving, conflicts of interest, how to identify a good charity. How not to give every penny you have to charity. That sort of thing.I wish he would have talked about it with me first. Plus I kind of object to using kids as fundraisers in the absence of a teaching component. (Girl scout cookies are ok in my book because they teach you about business practices and they’re so darn tasty).TL-DR: So my question is... My 10 year old gave away all his cash. How do I turn this into a teaching moment he’ll understand that acknowledges generosity but also teaches frugality? via /r/Parenting http://ift.tt/2gZGimS