The heart of awe comes from "The heart of a gentleman is always in awe" in Zhu Xi's "Notes on the Doctrine of the Mean", which means that a gentleman always has a heart of awe. If a person is in awe, he will be able to Act according to natural rules and moral standards, so awe is the beginning of self-discipline and the limit of behavior. The cultivation of awe is in daily life, because awe refers to respect and fear in the natural laws and social norms of human beings. It is a human attitude towards everything. If we can cultivate a sense of gratitude in our children from an early age, they will naturally develop a sense of awe. Most of today's children are the treasures of the family. Housework such as sweeping, mopping, and cooking are done by their parents, and even some of their academic homework is done. However, because parents take over these tasks, children will think that everything is theirs. Of course, this cannot raise a child who knows how to be grateful.
First of all, home is the place where children learn and grow, and they are also a part of the family. If children can participate in housework, whether it is father or mother, the whole family must work together for the home. When something is done and paid for, the children will naturally know the hard work involved, thus nourishing a grateful heart.
In addition, keeping order between the young and old is also a way to cultivate awe. It is natural for grandparents to love their grandchildren, but it is very important to use the ruler. Now too many grandparents already love their grandchildren. It hurts to the extent that it doesn't matter whether you are old or young. What is really good is to care for your grandson's development, rather than blindly accomplishing what your grandson wants or does for him.
Finally, we must respect our elders. Filial piety is a traditional virtue, but it is seriously lacking in modern people. Many children have no respect for their parents and elders, and even engage in many rebellious behaviors such as beating and scolding. Think about it, is it the child's fault? A child is born with a blank piece of paper, and it is the parent who paints on it. How can it be possible to educate a child who knows how to be grateful and always has a heart of awe when he was pampered in every possible way when he was a child? Therefore, set an example for him from an early age. Your attitude towards your elders and teachers will also be your child's attitude towards you in the future. In a family that respects the old and loves the young, is polite, and speaks softly, children who grow up in such a family must be a respectful person when they go to work.