Before giving, ask with a grown-up: what does it do, and can we check it?
Before giving, ask three questions with a grown-up.
One: does it say plainly what it does with the coins? Two: can you check it? Three: does it ask for a secret, or a hurry?
A real group does not mind waiting and never hides from your grown-ups.
Saying not today is always okay, and it costs nothing.
These are some of the questions on the sets. The printable sheets have more and an answer key.
A sign to ask more. Hiding from your grown-ups means stop and ask.
Can you check it?. A grown-up can look up who runs it, read its record, or ask neighbors.
A good sign. Plain words and something a grown-up can check are good signs.
With a grown-up, think of a group that asks for coins or help. Ask the three questions: does it say what it does, can we check it, does it ask for secrecy or hurry?
No real group or cause is named. Practice the three questions together on a real appeal, and tell your child you will always be glad to be asked. Appeals that come online are covered in the Digital Life pack.
