In this fast-paced era, the topic of homeschooling is always in the spotlight. Today, let's talk about the opinion of an educator, Professor Zheng Qiang, who once said: "Sons must be rough, daughters must be carved, boys are generally later bloomers, but once he grows, his future potential is endless." This sentence seems simple, but it contains deep meaning, let us discuss it in depth.
First of all, we must understand that Zheng Qiang's "roughness" is not to cultivate children's roughness and rudeness, but to advocate a spirit of perseverance. He emphasized that boys need to learn to think independently and dare to face challenges in a free and easy environment, just as the ancients said: "The heavens will descend on the people, and they must first work hard and work their muscles and bones." Such a boy will be able to stand up to the sky and bear the burden of life in the future.
"Carving" is the expectation of daughters, and carving here does not refer to excessive grooming, but to teach them to be meticulous, know how to appreciate the beauty in life, and cultivate good conduct and aesthetics. As Bing Xin said: "Cultivation is to women what carving is to gemstones." "Daughters grow up in gentleness and wisdom and will become elegant treasures of society.
It's true that boys may grow a little slower than girls, but that doesn't mean they're inferior to girls. They need time to explore, to make mistakes, to gain experience. As the American writer Mark Twain said, "Maturity is not about getting older, but about knowing how to take responsibility." "When boys truly mature, their wisdom and strength will be like bright stars, illuminating the way forward.
The essence of education is to guide children to find their own direction, not to shape a template. Whether it's the roughness of boys or the carving of girls, it's all about making them a better version of themselves. In this process, we need to be patient, because "every flower has its own opening time" and each child has a unique growth rhythm.
Zheng Qiang's words make us reflect on whether as parents are too impatient or too doting on the road of educating their children? In fact, as long as we understand and respect with our hearts, each child is a unique pearl, but it needs different ways to polish and release their light.
So, let's accompany children to grow up with a more inclusive mindset and give them enough space to fly and chase their dreams. Remember, the future of children is worth looking forward to, and their growth is the best gift.
This article hopes to touch your heartstrings and let you find new revelations on the road to educating your children. Forward it out, so that more people can feel the wisdom of this education and cheer for the growth of children together!