A man used to give a beggar $1000 every month. The man continued doing this for a period of time.
One day, he gave the beggar only $750. The beggar was surprised at that, but he said to himself, $750 is better than nothing. He left. After a month, he gave the beggar only $500. The beggar was surprised and asked the man, “You used to give me $1000, then it decreased to $750. Now, it’s $500, why?” May I know the reason?
The man replied, “In the past, all my children were young and I was well-off, so I would give you $1000. Then my daughter grew up and entered university, and the university expenses were high, so I started giving you $750. Now, my second son entered university, and the expenses increased, so I gave you $500.”
The beggar asked him, “How many children do you have?” The man replied, “Four.”
The beggar asked, “And will you educate them all at my expense?!”
Sometimes, others consider kindness and good deeds as their right and not as generosity from you.