Tao Yuanming's idyllic poems are regarded by many people as the sustenance of the soul and the comfort of the spirit. The tranquil landscape and tranquil life seem to open up a carefree world. But have you ever heard of his poem "The Son of Responsibility"?
This poem was written by Tao Yuanming when he was 44 years old, and from this poem, we can clearly feel Tao Yuanming's troubles and worries, as well as his admonition to his children.
The poet Tao Yuanming's family situation in his early years was not bad, although he was not a big family, but his grandfather was an official and served as a taishou. However, because of his father's early death, Tao Yuanming experienced the decline of his family, and his life became difficult.
Later, although Tao Yuanming was forced to start his career because of life, he did not live well because he spent the cycle of taking office and resigning repeatedly.
The ups and downs of life made Tao Yuanming see through many things. But as a father who bears the heavy responsibility of the family, Tao Yuanming, like most fathers, inevitably places great expectations on his children, hoping that they can revitalize the family lintel and regain the glory of the past.
It's a pity that Tao Yuanming's expectations seem to be disappointed. Because his five sons are not as studious as he expected, they are all naughty and mischievous and don't work hard.
For example, the eldest son Ashu, he is very lazy, so Tao Yuanming doesn't dare to expect anything from him. Although the second son is not lazy, he does not have much interest in academics and lacks enthusiasm for literary creation.
As for Tao Yuanming's third and fourth sons, their math skills are really poor, and it is estimated that their studies are not as good as **. There is also a younger son, who only knows how to be greedy, and Tao Yuanming is also very disappointed.
Therefore, although Tao Yuanming has been paying attention to his sons, he is disappointed more than surprised, so he can only write this poem "Blame the Son" to express his attitude and remind his sons that it is time to start working hard.
When reading Tao Yuanming's poem "The Son of Responsibility", we will be touched by the realistic depiction and sincere emotions in it. As the saying goes, "If the jade is not cut, it will not be made", Tao Yuanming pointed out the mistakes of the children in the poem, and educated the children in a relaxed and subtle way, that is, he hoped that the children could improve.
This poem "Blame the Son" makes people think deeply and also makes people understand the responsibility of parents and the importance of education.
In real life, parents' attitudes towards their children are often ambivalent. Some parents are too spoiling of their children, while others are too serious and strict. How to balance the scale and how to choose the right attitude are all things for parents to learn.
As a great poet and writer, Tao Yuanming integrates his feelings for his sons into his poems, with love and helplessness, which is very resonant to read.
Interestingly, on the whole, although Tao Yuanming is lost, his sentences are still gentle, which shows that Tao Yuanming is a tolerant father and will not force the children.