Charity begins at home

Meaning:

• Family members are more important than anyone else; you should take care of family and people close to you before you worry about helping others.

Example sentence:

It's nice of you that you want to help your neighbours in the garden but don't forget: charity begins at home.


Questions for you to answer:

1. Do you know anyone who spends hours helping others but neglects the family?
2. Do you think it's necessary to teach children that charity begins at home?
3. On the other hand, isn't it selfish, under certain circumstances, to be generous to your family before helping others?