Gu Ailing grew up in the educational concept of blending East and West, absorbed the advantages of Eastern and Western education, and achieved excellent results in his hobby skiing through his own efforts. In the UK, there is also a mixed-race Chinese girl, Emma Raducanu, who won the US Open Grand Slam title in 2021 at the age of 18, as the youngest Grand Slam champion in history, her victory was sensational across the UK. How Do Chinese Families Educate Their Children Has Many Wondered?
Emma's coach said in an interview: "The reason why she has the maturity beyond age and the ability to overcome setbacks is to thank her parents who attach importance to education - especially the very traditional mother, who insists that she balance tennis and academics, and also pays attention to cultivating her qualities of pragmatism, hard work and tenacity." Emma also expressed it in Chinese: "My mother is a Chinese, and she taught me to be diligent and disciplined from an early age. She always led by example, told me what hard work was, and she was a great source of inspiration for me to struggle. So, for so many years, even as a professional tennis player, Emma has been enrolled in school as a full-time student, and she has achieved good results in mathematics A+ and economics A in the ALevel test.
Remember, Gu Ailing's mother also said to Gu Ailing: "It is okay to develop hobbies and interests, but you must not give up learning." "It shows how important education and school are.
Emma, like Gu Ailing, has also made a temporary appearance in the fashion industry in addition to the success of sports. Dress up for the "Fashion Oscar" Met Gala party, and you are full of confidence. It all comes from parental respect for their children. By giving children enough space to keep trying and challenging themselves, you can cultivate tough and confident children.
We can learn from the parents of Gu Ailing and Emma, and be a parent who is emotionally peaceful and respectful of the child, and plays an example role for the child. Good family education is the core of children's talent.