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On February 12, an amateur account posted a ** on social **, in which a Guangxi boy said "eat slowly" to every elder and relative at the dinner table. This simple greeting attracted 200,000 likes and also sparked discussions among netizens. Why does an ordinary ** get so much attention, and what is the connotation and value? In fact, the boy's greeting was not just addressed to one person, he was to the whole table, whether it was grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other relatives, and he did not hesitate to say a word to them one by one. This is not only a sign of respect and concern for them, but also a reflection of his positive and optimistic attitude towards life.
The little boy's actions may seem simple, but there is actually a tradition and cultural habit behind them. There is a custom in Guangxi that the younger generation should express the greeting to the elders before leaving the table after eating. It is a way of respecting and caring for the elders, and it also reflects the warm atmosphere of the family. This custom is very common in Guangxi, and many people have also found resonance through this **. Some netizens said that when they were children, they often said to eat slowly at the dinner table, which is a witty decision, as long as you don't get off the table, you don't need to greet them one by one. Some people think it's just a boring meme, while others think it's a kind of vexatious joke. But in fact, there are more traditional customs that make children lose their happiness, such as greeting each elder when entering the door during New Year's greetings, shouting everyone's name when eating, and saying goodbye one by one when leaving. These customs may seem festive, but they can be a burden for children.
In my personal opinion, this popular discussion reflects the different views and thoughts of some people on traditional customs. Some people oppose such rules that children need to follow, arguing that they restrict children's freedom too much and deprive them of the happy childhood that should be. For parents, these traditional customs are often an expression of ideology and the inheritance of social rules, and they hope that children will learn to respect their elders, care for others, and develop good family customs and social habits. But overemphasizing these practices can leave children feeling constrained and stressed, and even have a negative impact on their childhood.
Growing up as a child, I experienced similar troubles. Every Chinese New Year, the interaction between relatives is always relaxed, and they must follow certain rules, which makes me feel restrained and depressed. Once, when I was about to leave the table after I had eaten my fill, my uncle stopped me and taught me, "Son, don't you see that the adults haven't finished eating?" Say hello to everyone before leaving. "Faced with a table of amiable relatives, I felt extremely helpless and conflicted. Later, I began to hate visiting relatives because I felt uncomfortable every time I went, and I would be gossiped about if I didn't go. Chinese New Year is happy for adults, but it is not necessarily a happy thing for children. Not only that, but the amount of red envelopes often causes disputes within the family, making some occasions that should be happy reunions awkward and unpleasant.
Judging from the discussion sparked by this **, we can draw some enlightenment. First of all, parents should balance the inheritance of traditional customs with the happy growth of their children. Children should have their own space and development, and should not be constrained by too many rules. Second, we need to respect our children's individuality and needs and not impose our own expectations and values on them. Every child has their own unique lifestyle and development trajectory, and we should give them more freedom and support. Finally, traditional practices can be improved and innovated to make them more in line with the values of modern society and the needs of children. We can retain some of the essence and core values, while also creating more joy and joy for the children.
In short, the discussion sparked by the boy's simple phrase "eat slowly" actually reflects the important issue of family education and traditional customs. We need to recognize that traditional customs are the product of social and cultural accumulation, and they contain a certain history and value. But when implementing these practices, we also need to be mindful of our children's feelings and needs, so as not to unduly restrict their freedom and development. Allowing children to grow up happily and cultivating their self-confidence and independence is what we should pursue.
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