Mao Dongdong was born in 2003, his father was Chairman Mao's grandson, Comrade Mao Anqing's only son Mao Xinyu. Since Mao Xinyu met and fell in love with his wife Liu Bin, he was married in 2003 under the arrangement of both parents.
Mao Dongdong and his sister Mao Tianyi
At the end of that year, on December 26, they gave birth to their first child, which was Mao Dongdong. Coincidentally, the day mao Dongdong was born coincided with Chairman Mao's birth, and it was the 110th anniversary of his old man's birth.
Because he was born in the winter month and had the same birthday as his great-grandfather, when naming his child, he wanted to use the name of "Dongdong". When the big guy said this name to the child's aunt, that is, Chairman Mao's daughter Li Ne, the old man said that the name was not good, this winter word was too cold, or called Dongdong good. As a result, the child's name was determined to be Mao Dongdong.
Mao Xinyu's family
In addition to his eldest son, Mao Dongdong, Mao Xinyu also has a daughter named Mao Tianyi. The arrival of these two brothers and sisters has made the bloodline of Chairman Mao's family no longer thin, and the Mao family has made too many sacrifices for the Chinese revolution, and it is reasonable that there should be a descendant to watch the gradual development of the country for the ancestors, which is also a consolation to the ancestors.
Mao Xinyu and his wife attach great importance to the education of their children, this emphasis is not to say that everything must be the best for children, but to let him be like an ordinary person, positive, hard, serious to treat their studies, and do not engage in specialization, Mao Dongdong's learning and growth has always been with other peers.
After a healthy childhood, Mao Dongdong also reached the age of primary school, he and more than 900 first-grade students of zhongguancun three primary school joined the Young Pioneers in front of Tiananmen, under the illumination of the five-star red flag, he also wore a red scarf, the color of the red scarf is to carry the glory and sacrifice of his father, for such a red fourth generation, it will have more weight.
Young Mao Dongdong
At that time, a reporter went to interview him, and he said to the camera: "I am particularly happy to join the Young Pioneers, and I have been to Tiananmen Square many times, and this time I am most happy." After attending the ceremony, Mao Dongdong, together with his classmates, walked into chairman Mao's memorial hall to pay respects to the remains of this great leader and saluted the body as a Young Pioneer.
For a child, such an experience must be unforgettable, he is facing the great merits of a country, but also his great-grandfather, such feelings may not be enough for his age at the time to have more feelings, but in the end it will have a profound impact on him as he grows older.
Home style is the best education
Mao Dongdong has been relatively thin since childhood, but his size has grown quickly. In terms of personal personality, this child has some shyness, some restraint when facing adults, and will only show the demeanor of a child when he is with his little friends. They would discuss games together, most interested in sports games, and he liked to watch others play table tennis or football.
When Mao Dongdong was in elementary school, his homeroom teacher learned of his identity, and at first there was a lot of psychological burden, worried that the child was not easy to teach, and also worried that his family would bring some pressure to his work.
But with the beginning of the semester, the teacher gradually relaxed, Mao Dongdong's parents never asked the school or teacher too much, or even asked to change the child's seat, but left several phones for the teacher to facilitate contact.
Whenever there is a parent-teacher conference, Mao Dongdong's parents will always have someone to attend, the child will engage in activities at school, his mother Liu Bin will also participate on time, and will also participate in the child's makeup and dressing work.
It can be said that as the parents of their children, Major General Mao Xinyu and his wife have done a very good job, and they will never leave their children to others to take care of because of their work problems.
Young Mao Dongdong
As far as Mao Dongdong himself is concerned, he is also very serious in his studies, and after entering the primary school, his grades are always among the best, and he is a "primary school bully". In class, he is also very active and loves to answer questions.
For his own study, Mao Dongdong said at that time that he liked chinese best, and also liked art and sports activities, which also included calligraphy. This may be part of Chairman Mao's genes, which have been well inherited from him, and of course are inseparable from good family education.
In things other than studying, such as hygiene on duty, he has never been at odds with everyone because of his "special status", and has always been willing to participate.
In life, this child is also very simple, even when he was in elementary school, he still wore kindergarten clothes, and did not pursue luxury and beauty.
It can be seen that in the cultivation of children, Major General Mao Xinyu and his wife have made great efforts, and thanks to good family upbringing, Mao Dongdong has good living and learning habits.
Mr. and Mrs. Mao Xinyu and son Mao Dongdong
As a father, Mao Xinyu can be said to be one of the best examples of Mao Dongdong, the major general comrade is also very fond of learning in life, and he is now also the deputy director of the Strategy Department of the Academy of Military Sciences.
He always had a copy of "Mao Zedong's Self-Criticism" on his desk, and he said: I study Mao Zedong Thought not only because he is my grandfather, but more importantly, the ideas contained in it, such as seeking truth from facts, the mass line, and historical materialism, will always be worthy of serious study and practice by future generations.
It is said that parents are the best teachers for children, and under the guidance of such a strict and studious father, it is a matter of course to have a son who also loves to learn. It can be said that the exemplary power of the fathers played an important role in the growth of Mao Dongdong.
The strength of the ancestors supports the forward movement of future generations
In April 2018, Mao Xinyu returned to Hunan with his wife and children and came to Kaihui Town, Changsha County, to pay homage to his grandmother Yang Kaihui, his father Comrade Mao Anqing, his mother Comrade Shao Hua and his uncle Comrade Mao Anying.
Subsequently, they went to Shaoshan, visited the former residence and memorial hall of Comrade Mao Zedong, and presented flower baskets to the bronze statue of Chairman Mao.
Mao Xinyu's family returned to Shaoshan to worship their ancestors
After returning to their grandmother's hometown, many people recognized Major General Mao Xinyu's family, and as villagers, everyone warmly greeted them and welcomed them home.
This is not the first time that Major General Mao Xinyu's family has returned, so the villagers in their hometown have a very cordial conversation with their family, and the old people will call Mao Dongdong Dongdong and Mao Tianyi sweet.
Mao Dongdong was already fourteen years old at the time, tall and handsome, and his size had surpassed his parents, so that his relatives and friends in his hometown murmured in amazement: This child is almost unrecognizable.
In the process of visiting the former residence of Comrade Mao Zedong, Major General Mao Xinyu said to Mao Dongdong: Your grandfather studied very hard when he was a child, especially loved to read, and he studied and applied it to life, such a good habit accompanied his old man's life, and such a good family style is more worthy of our eternal inheritance. During the tour, Major General Mao Xinyu always encouraged his children in this way.
Former residence of Mao Zedong
At that time, some hometown reporters heard that Major General Mao Xinyu's family had returned home, and they also rushed to visit them. During the two-day visit, they followed the family of the major general's comrades, swept the cemetery, climbed the Tiger Xieping, and deeply felt that this family with a special identity was inheriting a good family style in a simple way.
When outsiders asked Major General Mao Xinyu how to educate his children, he once said that in educating children, he paid more attention to the cultivation of children's independent thinking ability.
Mao Dongdong's homework in middle school is very heavy, and he often does his homework late at night. In normal times, Major Mao Xinyu will not enroll his children in tutoring classes, but will cultivate his interest in calligraphy and Go.
If there are conditions in the future and the children are willing, they can also go abroad for further study, and they will support them. For the child's future career planning, the major generals and his wife said that they did not have too many requirements, the future of the child should be planned by themselves, and they should do things according to their own interests, rather than listening to the arrangements of adults.
Mao Xinyu is writing a calligraphic epilogue
As the great-grandson of Chairman Mao, Mao Dongdong can be said to have carried an aura from birth. However, despite his special status, under the good family education, Mao Dongdong can live and study with a peaceful and positive attitude.
Whether in terms of learning or in the world, from this child, people can always see some characteristics that belong to the descendants of the revolutionary ancestors.
For a person to grow, a good family style is crucial. For a family with great revolutionary ancestors, the deeds of the ancestors are the best teaching materials, which can correctly guide a person to find his own direction in life.
As a father, Mao Xinyu has always demanded of his children in this way, which is why his family education is very successful.