Teaching Children the Right Way -- 100 WAYS OF WISDOM IN RAISING CHILDREN

Author: Zhang Xuesong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: As the ancient Chinese saying goes, "Judge a man by his actions at three, and by his character at seven." This clearly illustrates the significant impact of family education on a child's life. How to effectively educate children is a common concern for many parents. Teaching with Wisdom: 100 Methods for Raising Children suggests to parents that raising children is not about using sticks, scolding, or commands, but about using wisdom, which can yield twice the result with half the effort. This book draws inspiration from many foreign methods of raising children, of course, with careful selection to suit the Chinese context. This gives the book a fresh, contemporary feel and helps address the various doubts and challenges we face today. So, how exactly should one teach? Broadly speaking, there are three main approaches:
1. Positive guidance. Tell children what is right, what is expected, and what is worth encouraging and praising.
2. Correcting biases. As children grow, they are influenced by different environments and people, which may lead to the formation of certain negative biases.
3. Daily (influence), especially through role modeling. Whether it's positive guidance or correcting biases, these should be done in daily life and learning. It's not just about speaking; educators must lead by example. Otherwise, no matter how many times you say something, it won't outweigh the impact of one bad action by the educator. In fact, many of a child's bad habits are often "taught" by adults, especially parents. Therefore, the key is that those who educate must first practice what they preach.