"This is supposed to be the age of the reader, because it is a time when knowledge has become more accessible than ever. The more ordinary the family, the more they should cultivate the habit of reading their children, because books are a luxury for the poor. ”
- Dong Yuhui
Do you still remember the national talented woman Wu Yishu who swept the audience at the "Chinese Poetry Conference"?
She is famous for her memorization of 2,000 ancient poems, and has won many praises for her elegant temperament.
That year, she got all the answers right in the preliminary round and defeated many strong opponents in the fierce final showdown to win the championship.
When major media and prestigious schools rushed to throw olive branches to her, she insisted on returning to high school and preparing for the college entrance examination.
Now, where did she go after graduating from university?
"I am deeply attracted by Tsinghua University's rigorous and realistic academic style, and I hope to continue my studies there, and take the spirit of rigorous and realistic and actions speak louder than words as my life's pursuit."
In high school, Wu Yishu's goal was Tsinghua University.
Friends who are engaged in financial management know that everyone will often minimize the risk.
But Wu Yishu prefers to do the opposite.
Major prestigious schools rushed to get her, but she was unmoved.
If she chooses another path, it is inevitable that she will not be questioned whether she has enough strength to stand in the corresponding position.
And the college entrance examination is fair.
No one can be opportunistic and cheating in the college entrance examination.
The name Gaokao, in many Chinese homes, has almost a sacred atmosphere.
For many students and parents, this is not only an exam, but also a door to the future, a ticket that can determine their fate.
After the results of the college entrance examination came out, Wu Yishu scored 613 points.
For the vast majority of people, this is a high score, but it seems a little mediocre for the "national talent".
There are a variety of voices on the Internet, some mocking, some sympathetic.
However, Wu Yishu received an admission letter from Tsinghua University.
Because of the score of 613, it is already a very good result in the Shanghai college entrance examination.
After entering Tsinghua University, an article she summarized about military training unexpectedly became popular.
Everyone saw another side of this talented national woman in self-reflection and self-discipline.
"At the age of four, you can recite thousands of ancient poems.
When she was in junior high school, she studied at Lansheng Fudan Middle School.
In 2016, she was admitted to the High School Affiliated to Fudan University in advance.
In 2017, she defeated the master of Peking University in the "Chinese Poetry Conference", successfully attacked and won the championship.
In 2019, she was admitted to Xinya College of Tsinghua University with an excellent score of 613 points. ”
After graduating from Tsinghua University in 2023, Wu Yishu said that she wants to engage in children's literature and is committed to promoting the integration and dissemination of Chinese and Western cultures.
It's not about fame and fortune, it's just about love.
This alone is enough for Wu Yishu to give all his enthusiasm for it.
Meng Man, an associate professor at Minzu University of China, once commented on her,
"Wu Yishu flows with the truth, goodness and beauty of poetry, which is not only reflected in her words and deeds, but also deeply imprinted in her soul."
When Wu Yishu became a hot topic on the Internet, many parents sighed:
"If only my children were so good",
Some parents even said:
"Giving birth to a daughter should be like a martial artist".
Wu Yishu's transformation has also inspired many people:
From a "poor student" who once gave parents a headache to today's leader, what kind of family education mystery is behind this?
Wu Yishu was born in a family that valued cultural education, her father was a lawyer and her mother was a teacher.
By chance, Wu Yishu's parents visited the home of a scholar friend and found that their whole family had a strong reading atmosphere.
This parent-child reading and learning method greatly stimulated Wu Yishu's interest in knowledge.
She loves literature and traditional culture.
For her, ancient poetry is not only an object of academic research, but also a source of spiritual comfort and pleasure.
The importance of family education is irreplaceable, and parents' behaviors, attitudes and education methods directly affect the growth and development of children.
Since then, her parents have changed their education methods, changing the entertainment activities at home from watching TV and playing chess to discussing classics such as "Twenty-four History" and "Classic of Mountains and Seas".
My father would throw away his phone every day after work and read with her.
"The most important thing my parents taught me was how to study, helping me find the most suitable study method for me and developing good study habits, which is the reason why I was able to get high grades!"
In this new learning environment, Wu Yishu's interest was gradually awakened, and she began to truly enjoy the process of learning.
Her learning style is also more creative, such as through role-playing, adapting story endings, idiom solitaire and other games to make learning lively and fun.
"I told myself, don't just feel bitter and tired, but learn to enjoy it." - Wu Yishu
The so-called "image of a talented woman" is not born, but acquired.
More importantly, Wu Yishu found a learning method that suits her.
Dong Yuhui once said:
"The meaning of reading, it is not necessarily a bright future and success, it can make you a warm, interesting, and thinking person."
For those parents who dream of cultivating the next "Wu Yishu",
The important thing is not to simply replicate her experience, but to stimulate the child's interest and let them learn through enjoyment.
At the same time, we should also be wary of the negative effects that can be brought about by letting our children's nature go unchecked.
For example, the shocking incident that happened on the streets of Shenzhen, Guangdong.
A 13-year-old wants to top up money in a game, and this is not the first time he has asked his father for money to top up a game.
This time, my father didn't allow it, and he actually strangled his father's neck on the street.
People passing by were stunned, some videotaped, some dissuaded, and some called the police......
But this kid, he's only 13 years old!
When I grew up, I didn't know what I could do.
"If you don't teach, it's your father's fault."
Parents' laissez-faire often leads to a lack of responsibility and self-discipline on the part of their children.
In the long run, it will ruin the child's life.
Behind the excellent children, there is an extraordinary family.
The concept and way of parents determine the trajectory of children's growth.
As Dong Yuhui said:
"It is impossible for a man to be a species that he has never seen before."
"Family is the best place to educate, and parents are the best teachers. What the elders embody, there is a high probability that the children will learn. ”
Parents should not only impart knowledge, but also cultivate attitudes and values, and teach by example.
On the road of education, there are no immutable rules, only continuous adaptation and adjustment can help children go further on the road in the future.