On the tradition of respecting the old and loving the young

Mencius warned us: I am old, and people are old; Young people, young people, young people. Respecting the old and loving the young is the traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. The so-called "respect for the elderly" is an admonition to the "young"; The so-called "love the young" is an admonition to the "old people". When everyone understands the true meaning of "harmony with people through the ages", spiritual civilization and material civilization can keep pace with the times. Respecting the old and loving the young is the proper meaning of respecting filial piety and civilized virtue in human society. The ancients advocated "respecting the old and caring for the young", aiming at "self-cultivation" and "cultivating people's virtue". Mencius meant: "Respecting elders, then extending to respecting others' elders, caring for their own children, and then extending to caring for others' children. If the country is governed by such guidelines, unifying the world is as easy as running in the palm of your hand. " Respecting the old and loving the young is the essence of China's fine moral tradition. Respecting the old and loving the young is a sign that human beings respect themselves. Everyone has his childhood, and everyone will grow old one day. From generation to generation, from children to the elderly, whether in the prosperous Tang Dynasty or today's society, there is one thing in common, that is, to carry forward the fine tradition of respecting the elderly and loving the young. Source: Prose Monthly