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Encourage children to be frugal.

The words about encouraging children to be frugal are as follows:

1, limited wealth, endless expenses, living within our means.

2. Cherishing water means cherishing life.

3. A drop of water, a piece of green land, an earth.

4. Show off if you have money, and starve if you have no money.

5, taking it in moderation and using it in moderation is often enough.

Environmental protection angle

In the process of modern industrial production and life, a lot of resources are consumed, and the discharge of waste is increasing day by day, which leads to environmental pollution and shortage of natural resources. If we can save resources and reduce waste, we can slow down the deterioration of the environment and contribute to the sustainable development of mankind.

Economic perspective

Economy is also a rational economic behavior. Saving resources can reduce our expenses and consumption cost. Therefore, thrift can cultivate our thrift and form a reasonable consumption concept and lifestyle.

Social perspective

From the social point of view, the habit of saving can cultivate our self-discipline consciousness and self-discipline, let us better abide by social rules and laws and regulations, and improve the quality level of the whole society. At the same time, savings can also help the distribution of social resources to be more fair and reasonable, and make the society more harmonious.

Practice of saving in life

Saving is not only a virtue, but also a way of life. We can practice the virtues of saving from the following aspects: reducing food waste, not being greedy and being temperate; Reduce energy consumption, turn off lights and water, and save electricity; Reduce paper consumption and double-sided printing to avoid paper waste; Reduce shopping waste, rationally plan shopping list and avoid invalid consumption.

Economy and sustainable development

Economy is a part of the concept of sustainable development. Sustainable development emphasizes the balance between economic growth and sustainability. If the resource utilization rate is low, it will not only lead to the destruction of the environment and ecology, but also lead to the stagnation of economic growth. Therefore, economy can promote long-term economic growth and sustainable development, which is in line with the long-term interests of mankind.

Economy and quality of life

Some people think that excessive pursuit of economy will affect the quality of life. But saving is not completely contrary to the quality of life. Correct saving habits can make better use of resources, improve the efficiency of life, and also allow us to enjoy life better without affecting the quality of life.

Economic and cultural inheritance

China has a long economic tradition. For example, "leftovers are not thrown away, buried in the garden at night" and "rice is poured from where it wants", all of which reflect the frugal spirit of the Chinese nation. These traditions not only continue the essence of China culture, but also provide useful reference and enlightenment for today's environmental protection movement.