The Enlightenment Of Zeng Guofan's Family Education Thought To The Family Education Of Teenagers

Zeng Guofan is a controversial figure in the social transformation period of modern China.There are different opinions on the evaluation of his “merit,speech,virtue”in our academic circles.However,for his moral accomplishment and learning attainments,especially his successful experience of family education has won the unanimous praise.Zeng Guofan's theory and method of family management are not only substantial and specific,but also kind and touching.During his 60-plus years of life,he has repaired thousands of letters and diaries,which are full of teaching,exhortation,love and care for his brothers and nephews,as well as care and help for his neighbors in the countryside,so that his family tradition can be passed on and his lineage can be endured.China has always been famous for its strong family cohesion,and family education plays an important role in Chinese traditional culture.Zeng Guofan's thoughts of family education are formed by many factors,including the influence of traditional culture,the influence of hunan culture,the inheritance of good family style,the influence of good teachers and helpful friends,and the summary of his own experience.It has rich connotations.In modern society,because of attaching more importance to the education of teenagers,parents' expectations are getting higher and higher.Nonetheless,problems remain in educational concept,educational method and family relationship for parents.Social reasons,cultural reasons and parental reasons all become factors affecting the healthy growth of teenagers,of course,teenagers also lack independent living and learning ability,interpersonal skills and good habits.So the education of teenagers is in urgent need of guidance of traditional family education thoughts.Zeng Guofan's ideological system of family education is complete,which can be used for reference to the family education of teenagers.It is the model of traditional family education.Through the study of Zeng Guofan's thoughts,cultivating one's morality,reading and understanding,diligence and frugality,family and good neighborliness should be the foundation of the family education of teenagers.Following the principle of setting an example,teaching students according to their aptitude,loving them strictly and self inspection,are helpful for strengthening the cultivation of the moral education,understanding education,formative education and character education.