In a bustling small town, there is a family whose mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have always had a tense relationship. The mother-in-law is a representative of the traditional woman, while the daughter-in-law is the model of the modern woman. The two have very different personalities and often quarrel over trivial matters.
One day, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had a quarrel over the child's education. The mother-in-law adheres to her traditional education methods, believing that strict discipline can raise good children;The daughter-in-law advocates open education, focusing on cultivating children's autonomy and creativity. The two have their own opinions and do not give in to each other.
At this time, the male owner of the house, the husband, happened to come home from work. As soon as he entered the door, he heard the quarrel between his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and he immediately felt a headache. He knew that he had to intervene to mediate, otherwise this "war" would not stop at any time.
The husband took a deep breath, walked to the living room**, and said in a calm tone, "Okay, you two don't quarrel." Listen to me, children's education is not something that can be solved by a single method. We need to combine the strengths of both of us and take responsibility for the growth of our children together. ”
When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law heard this, they were stunned. They didn't expect her husband to speak from a neutral standpoint, and they didn't expect him to propose such a solution. The husband then said, "Mom, your traditional education method focuses on norms and discipline, which is good for the child's growth. However, we also need to respect children's individuality and creativity. Xiaoli (daughter-in-law's name), your open-ended education approach can foster children's autonomy and creativity, but it also needs proper regulation and guidance. ”
When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law heard this, they both began to reflect on their own educational methods. They realized that their approach had strengths and weaknesses that needed to complement and refine each other. My husband took the opportunity to say: "In this way, we will discuss the child's education together in the future and jointly formulate an education plan suitable for the child." ”
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law glanced at each other, then both nodded in agreement. Since then, they have tried to discuss their children's education together, and they have learned to respect and understand each other's perspectives. The atmosphere at home has gradually become more harmonious.
And all these changes are thanks to her husband's wisdom and responsibility. He used one sentence to resolve the grievances and disputes between his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and made this home full of warmth and happiness again. As a result, he has become a "mediator master" in the family, and whenever there is a conflict in the family, he can always come forward to resolve the problem in time.
This story tells us a truth: family harmony requires everyone's joint efforts and wisdom mediation. When there is a conflict in the family, we should learn to empathize, understand each other and respect each other's point of view. Only in this way can the family truly become a warm harbor and let us feel endless warmth and happiness.