Preface
A great mother can hold up a peaceful sky for her children and illuminate the way forward. In history, there are some mothers, who have become the light of history with their perseverance and wisdom.
They were not born into illustrious families and did not enjoy a luxurious life, but they used their kindness and wisdom to achieve the glory of their children. These mothers are known as the Four Great Mothers of China, and their stories are not only touching, but also the highest praise for maternal love.
So, who are these four good mothers? Today, let's go into history together, to explore the shining mothers, to appreciate their unique wisdom in the education of their children.
1. Meng's mother's three migrations: the power of the environment
During the Warring States Period, there was a mother named Yu, who was the famous "Meng Mother" in later generations. At that time, she and her son Meng Ke lived next to a cemetery. Children are active by nature, Meng Ke plays with his friends all day long, imitating the game of memorial services, and has no idea of learning at all.
Meng's mother, who hopes for her son Jackie Chan, sees it in her eyes and hurts in her heart. She knows that such an environment will only make her fall deeper and deeper away from the right path. So, Meng's mother resolutely moved away from this environment that was not conducive to the growth of children.
But who knows, next to the new house is a slaughterhouse. Meng Ke, an expert in imitation, immediately immersed himself in the game of killing pigs. Meng's mother felt helpless and anxious again, and she realized that the impact of the environment on the child was so profound.
"If it doesn't work, we'll have to move again!" Meng's mother made up her mind and chose a place to live next to the school for the third time. Sure enough, under the influence of this environment, Meng Ke finally gradually fell in love with reading and literacy, and began to march towards learning.
The story of Meng's mother's three migrations reminds us that the environment has a profound impact on children's development. A good environment can nurture a child's healthy growth, while an unfavorable environment can lead them astray. As parents, we should always pay attention to our children's living environment and create a fertile soil for them to grow up.
2. Meng's mother weaving: the art of encouragement
Although Meng's mother created a good learning environment for Meng Ke, once, Meng Ke was relaxed and slack in his studies. When Meng's mother learned the news, she did not blindly reprimand, but adopted a unique way to motivate the child.
That day, Meng's mother was weaving, and suddenly she picked up scissors and resolutely cut the cloth she was weaving. Meng Ke was naturally confused when he saw his mother doing this. Meng Mu explained: "Your study is like me weaving, if you give up halfway, it will be in vain."
A good man should have great ambitions, just as a good cloth needs to be woven continuously. If you give up studying, it will be equivalent to me cutting this cloth, and it will be difficult for me to achieve a career in the future. "
Meng Ke was greatly touched and alerted. Since then, he has never slacked off in his studies, and finally became one of the most outstanding Confucians of his time. This practice of Meng's mother reflects the wisdom of motivating children.
She did not simply reprimand and scold, but through vivid metaphors, Meng Ke deeply understood the importance of learning. This kind of motivation not only avoids direct confrontation, but more importantly, awakens the child's heart and makes him consciously attach importance to learning.
3. Intercepting the feast: the greatness of mother's love
Time flies and comes to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. There is a mother named Tao Kan, who is the famous "Tao Mother" in later generations. The Tao family has always lived in poverty, but Tao's mother has great ambitions, hoping to find an upward path for her son Tao Kan.
The opportunity has finally arrived. One day, Fan Kui, a noble man from his hometown, and his party came to Tao's house to stay. However, the Tao family, which has four walls, is unable to entertain these distinguished guests at all. Just when Tao Mu was at a loss, she suddenly thought of a solution.
She took the scissors and resolutely cut off her hair in exchange for some food and drink, and she cut off all the beams and pillars of the house to keep warm for the fire, and finally she even rolled up the hay from the bed to feed the horses.
In this way, Tao Mu entertained these distinguished guests warmly and thoughtfully with her own actions. Fan Kui was deeply moved, and since then he has taken Tao Kan as his protégé, paving the way for his future career.
The story of Tao's mother intercepting the feast is shocking. A poor mother, for the sake of her child's future, did not hesitate to pay such a huge price. Her actions demonstrate the greatness and selflessness of maternal love. A mother is willing to sacrifice everything for the future of her children.
Fourth, the altar retreat: the power of integrity
Under the careful cultivation of his mother, Tao Kan finally made a difference and was sent to Haiyang, Zhejiang Province as a county official. Once, a subordinate sent a jar of pickled fish, wanting to please Tao Kan. Tao Kan saw it in his eyes and couldn't help but think of his mother, who had a hard life, so he gave the fish to his mother intact.
Who knows, Tao Mu returned the fish bream intact, and wrote in the letter: "You are now an official, and giving me official goods not only does not make me happy, but increases my worries." "
Tao Kan was greatly shocked when he saw his mother's reply. He realized that by doing so, his mother was teaching himself to uphold his ethics and be an honest and honest official. Since then, Tao Kan has been more cautious and cautious, striving to be honest and honest, and eventually become a generation of famous ministers.
The story of Tao's mother sealing the altar and retiring from the fish vividly shows the power of the mother to lead by example. A mother's words and deeds are often more powerful than a thousand words. Tao Mu did not preach directly, but through a simple behavior, Tao Kan deeply understood the ethics and principles of life. This kind of education not only avoids direct conflicts, but more importantly, allows children to form correct values in their hearts.
Fifth, the painting of the godson: poverty cannot be poor education
Leaving the Eastern Jin Dynasty, we came to the Northern Song Dynasty. There is a mother named Zheng, who is the famous "Ou Mu" in later generations. Ouyang Xiu lost his father when he was a child, and his family fortune plummeted. However, poverty did not stop Ou's mother from educating her son.
At that time, the family could not even afford pen, ink, paper and inkstone. Ou Mu used a reed rod instead of a pen, sprinkled some sand on the ground instead of paper, and taught Ouyang Xiu to write and read one stroke at a time. She also often admonished Ouyang Xiu to be an upright, kind, honest and honest person.
It was under the careful teaching of his mother that Ouyang Xiu finally became a generation of writers and celebrities. Ou Mu's painting of the story of Di's godson embodies the concept of "no matter how poor you are, you can't be poor in education". No matter how poor the family is, mothers should create conditions for their children to learn and sow the seeds of knowledge.
A person's growth is inseparable from the nourishment of knowledge. And the mother is the best guide on the road of children's knowledge. Ou Mu uses her own actions to interpret a mother's persistent pursuit of education.
Sixth, the mother-in-law's tattoo: the casting of family and country feelings
Finally, we came to the Southern Song Dynasty. There is a mother, she is the famous "mother-in-law" in later generations. Her son Yue Fei, who has been both civil and military since he was a child, is an outstanding talent.
One day, a rebel leader came to visit Yue Fei, hoping to ask him to come out of the mountains to help. Although Yue Fei refused, the mother-in-law was still deeply afraid that her son would be tempted by fame and fortune and lose his way. So, she burned incense to set up a case, asked Yue Fei to kneel and worship her ancestors, and tattooed the words "Jing Loyal to the Country" on his back.
The mother-in-law warned Yue Fei: "I'm afraid that you won't be able to stand the temptation of fame and fortune and forget your duty to serve the country loyally." If you can keep this belief for the rest of your life, even if I die, I will feel the supreme honor. "
Sure enough, Yue Fei later became a famous anti-gold general, and made great achievements for the country and the people. The story of the mother-in-law's tattoo vividly shows the power of the mother to forge the feelings of family and country in the hearts of her children.
A great mother not only pays attention to the personal achievements of her children, but also attaches more importance to their responsibilities and responsibilities to the country and the nation. With her own actions, her mother-in-law deeply imprinted this spirit in Yue Fei's heart and achieved a generation of loyal and brave people.
epilogue
Through the stories of the above famous mothers, we can see that a great mother has an immeasurable impact on the growth of her children.
With their wisdom and actions, they have created a good growth environment for children, stimulated their enthusiasm for learning, cultivated their noble moral integrity, and deeply engraved the feelings of family and country in their hearts.
A person's road to growth is destined to be bumpy. However, as long as there is a great mother walking with you, she is the strength and direction for you to move forward. She uses her love and wisdom to hold up a peaceful sky for you and illuminate your way forward.
Therefore, let us always remember the kindness of our mothers and repay their nurturing grace with our filial piety. At the same time, let us follow the example of our mothers, educate the next generation with love and wisdom, and sow sunshine and hope for them.