How can you raise generous children?

Somehow I got to this interesting little article (sorry for whoever I should give a hat tip to!), on how to raise generous children.  We all know that philanthropy is important – but it’s easier to cultivate and practice when you start early.  These tips come from a study by Independent Sector on what activities are linked with adult giving.  The following activities in children lead to a lifetime of generosity:

• Seeing an admired person who isn’t a family member help others.
• Seeing a family member help others.
• Doing volunteer work.
• Raising money door to door.
• Being active in student government.
• Belonging to a youth group, such as the Boy Scouts.
• Being active in a religious organization.
• Being helped by others.

How do you measure up as a parent?  Do you instill values of giving and volunteering in your kids?  Whether or not you have kids, do you remember these influences when you were a kid?  I attribute my interest and commitment to philanthropy directly to my parents and my religious community – what about you?