Should I Give Money to a Begging Child When Traveling?

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I just found this in the new section, glad I looked.

We've traveled quite a bit as well. Unfortunate fact—by giving to the children or any locals while abroad, the target on your back is magnified by the entire community.

It's depressing, for sure. I always help people as I can but depending where you are, it could cause you more harm than good.

This article deserves to be seen by many so I'm giving it a reblog. I loved how you relayed what you see and what's your perspective regarding this matter. If I was asked the first time and haven't read this, I may have handed food instead of money. However, I wouldn't know what to do if the number of begging children is more than one or two.

True that organizations can help, but you have to be vigilant as well as not to fall into some pretentious organization. Sometimes, it's harder to trust adults than kids. But we can't abolish the fact that some are being used for selfish reasons.

I enjoyed reading your output today @jacuzzi! 😉

You're right about that. I'll take that advice and keep it in mind. Once I get to travel and get in the situation, I'll try to remember what you said. #wisdom

I traveled lots when I was young and learnt this the hard way. We kept having to give the Mexican police by Cabos San Lucas more and more USD everytime we went to get groceries.

Don't give money to ANYONE not even just a child, the police can be just as big of an issue.

At the point the wanted $50 we told them to fuck right off, but they just laughed at us and walked away knowing we would likely pay tomorrow.

That's a well-written Tim. I can't agree with you anymore. Tourists should not give money to small children for many reasons.
Several popular tourist spots in Viet Nam- esp some provinces in northern highlands that children have been pushed to go out, sell things and beg for money. Many parents are taking advantage of tourists’ compassion for small children. and even forcing their kids to sell things in the cold weather, which is pitiful....!!
I think we can help the kids in more practical ways not by giving them money.
Thanks for sharing thí great article 😊

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