Chinese Family Child Education -- Parental Reading Material for 0-3 Child Care

Author: Organized by the National Experimental Center for Basic Education
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Publishing Date: 2000-10-01
Features: This recommended teaching material for parent schools has been developed after extensive deliberation, preparation, and a thorough summary of successful experiences in family education in China over the past 20 years. It draws on and incorporates the outstanding achievements of research on family education theories from ancient and modern times, both within and outside China, and was collectively written by renowned experts and scholars in the fields of education and psychology. It has the following characteristics:
1. Strong Sense of the Times
The family is the cell of society and also a microcosm of it. Changes in social politics, economy, and culture inevitably permeate family life through various channels, influencing the implementation of family education. With the development of the market economy in China, family education faces new tasks, situations, and problems, and parents encounter many and difficulties in their thinking. This textbook systematically analyzes, explains, and discusses these new tasks, situations, and problems, providing guidance and solutions to the issues that currently puzzle and challenge parents. After studying it, parents will gain confidence in their children's education.
2. Strong Targetedness
Although the authors of this textbook are all experts and scholars in the fields of education and psychology, they did not write it according to the self-disciplinary system of pedagogy and psychology. Instead, they developed it based on the actual needs of family education, addressing the concerns and urgent issues that parents face in their daily lives. After reading it, parents will feel that this book was written specifically for them.
3. Combination of Theory and Practice
In a sense, family education is about educating parents. To do well in family education, it is essential to first effectively improve the quality of parents. Without improving parents' qualities, it is impossible to raise highly qualified children. Enhancing parents' qualities not only involves teaching them specific methods of raising children but also equipping them with a basic understanding of scientific theories in family education.
4. Accessible and Easy to Understand
The authors of this textbook deeply understand that parents with a medium level of education are the main audience, and they urgently desire to read accessible and easy-to-understand family education materials. Many of the authors who participated in writing this textbook are researchers involved in family education surveys and experiments, with access to a wealth of data and examples. They maintain regular contact with parents, understanding their needs and knowing what kind of reading material they require. They have the ability to present profound scientific theories in language that general readers can easily comprehend. When parents read this book, they will feel as if they are engaging in a heartfelt conversation with experts and scholars, discussing the big picture of raising children, and will find it extremely relatable.
This recommended Chinese parent school textbook is suitable for both instructing parents and for parents to read independently. It can be said that it is a trusted guide and companion for parents and children, as well as a bridge connecting schools and families.