Sima Guang, whose real name is Shi Jun, is called Mr. Sushui. Northern Song Dynasty statesman, historian, official to prime minister. Although Sima Guang is in a high position, he is strict with his godson and attaches great importance to cultivating children's awareness of self-discipline and self-improvement. He wrote an article that has been handed down to this day, "frugality to show health."

He summed up the lesson that many sons of high officials and dignitaries in history were decadent because they could not stand on their own feet in the shadow of their ancestors, and warned his sons: "Virtue comes from thrift." "frugality is famous, extravagance is defeated."

Because of well-educated children, Sima Guang's sons are humble and polite, and have a successful life without relying on their father's power or family wealth. As a result, people all over the world know Rong Zhi, but they all know Sima's son.

Ji Hongchang didn't forget his father's instructions.

Ji Hongchang was born in Fugou, Henan. One of the leaders of the Chasui Anti-Japanese Coalition. He was a soldier in Feng Yuxiang's army in his early years. He was promoted to battalion commander and division commander because of his bravery and good fighting skills, and later served as commander of the Kuomintang and chairman of the Ningxia provincial government.

1920, 25-year-old Ji Hongchang was a battalion commander at that time, and his father Ji Junting was seriously ill. He said to Ji Hongchang, who came to visit, "Being an official should be innocent and modest, and think more of the poor in the world. Being an official is not allowed to get rich. Otherwise, I can't sleep in the grave. " Ji Hongchang promised tearfully.

After Ji Hongchang's father died of illness, he wrote the words "Official is not allowed to get rich" on the porcelain bowl, and asked the ceramic factory to follow the example of batch firing and distribute the porcelain bowl to all officers and men. At the meeting to distribute porcelain bowls, he said, "Although I am Ji Hongchang, I will never oppress the people and plunder their wealth. I must remember my father's teachings. Being an official is not to get rich, but to do good for the poor in the world. Please supervise me. "

Ji Hongchang's words and deeds were consistent, and he was innocent and upright all his life, serving the people everywhere. When Japanese imperialism invaded China and the people were in dire straits, he opposed Chiang Kai-shek's surrender policy and rose up against Japan. Killed by Kuomintang reactionaries at the age of 39.

3. Lu Xun's godson let nature take its course

Lu Xun and Xu Guangping had only one son, namely Zhou Haiying. When his son was born, Xu Guangping showed signs of dystocia. When the doctor asked Lu Xun whether to raise people or children, he replied decisively: "Raise people." As a result, mother and child are safe.

In the process of his son's growth, Lu Xun basically carried out the idea of "how can we be fathers now" and made him "completely liberated". He said, "What I take for granted now is nothing but love."

According to Zhou Haiying's Seventy Years of Lu Xun and Me, Lu Xun's educational model is "let nature take its course, try not to give him too many blows, or even disobey his love, unless it is extremely unbearable and unreasonable".

One day, Zhou Haiying refused to go to school anyway, and Lu Xun spanked him with a newspaper. Later, Lu Xun wrote to his mother and explained, "It was loud during the war, but it didn't hurt."

Qian Jibo is very strict with his son.

Qian Jibo is a master of Chinese studies and the father of scholar and writer Qian Zhongshu. Qian Jibo is very strict with his son. When Qian Zhongshu was sixteen, he also gave him a beating. 1926 From the autumn to the following summer, Qian Jibo went north to Tsinghua to teach, but did not return to Wuxi during the winter vacation.

At this time, Qian Zhongshu is studying in middle school. Instead of reviewing textbooks, he plunged into the world of novels. Father came back to ask his homework, but Qian Zhongshu failed the exam and was beaten.

1929, after Qian Zhongshu was admitted to Tsinghua University Foreign Languages Department, Qian Jibo often wrote to him. A letter said, "Being a benevolent gentleman is more important than being a scholar."

Then a letter said: "Now foreign things say that your article is better than mine, and I am glad that you have learned from me;" However, let's just say that you have always been loyal to me and practiced for me. I am particularly comforted. "I hope Qian Zhongshu can be" indifferent to his ambition, quiet and far-reaching ". "I hope you are Zhuge Gong, Tao Yuanming; Unlike you, Hu Shizhi and Xu Zhimo ".

Qian Jibo kept his distance from the New Culture Movement at that time and devoted himself to studying Chinese studies. He warned Qian Zhongshu in this way because of a Confucian cultural standpoint.

5. Liang Qichao's love for his children is all-round.

Liang Qichao has nine children. Under his education and guidance, they all became experts in a certain field, and even produced the story of "one academician and three academicians". The three academicians are architect Liang Sicheng, archaeologist Liang Siyong and rocket control system expert Liang. Besides, the fourth son Liang Sida is an economist, the second daughter Liang Sizhuang is a librarian, and the third daughter Liang Siyi is a social activist.

Liang Qichao's love for his children is all-round, not only in study, in dealing with people, but also in financial management, current affairs and many other aspects, with a peaceful and equal attitude. After reading Liang Qichao's letters, you will understand that Liang Qichao's performance in educating children in A Letter to Children is exemplary.

Liang Qichao made no secret of his love when writing letters. In a letter of June 1927, he wrote: "You know, your father is the most emotional person, and his love for you is extremely enthusiastic. No matter how busy your homework is, you must write at least once every few months, and just a few words will tell you that you are safe. "

In studying, Liang Qichao didn't value diplomas at all, but emphasized laying a good foundation and mastering the "temperature". He said to Liang Sizhuang, "It doesn't matter if you don't get into college. A diploma is not a diploma. The thicker the wall, the better. " And teach children how to ask questions and learn-"there must always be two working cycles of' strong stew' and' slow stew' alternately."

At the same time, Liang Qichao emphasized the importance of responsibility. 1923, he wrote to his eldest daughter, Liang, saying, "No matter how big or small the cause in the world is, as long as you do your best within your responsibility, you are the first." Of course, Liang Rengong did not forget to praise his son-in-law and daughter-in-law while writing and teaching his children.