童年不同样

children's magazine

Regional culture

Ding:In the long history of China's development, our Shaanxi is an inescapable name, and even in ancient times there has been a saying: "If you want to unify China, you must first have Shaanxi." It is strategically located in the hinterland of China. As a northern city, pasta is very common in Shaanxi. During the Spring Festival, every family will stick couplets, stick the word "fu", hang lanterns, and set off firecrackers in the countryside. In our family during the New Year, generally do 10 dishes, 5 hot dishes, 5 cold dishes, symbolizing perfection, and we will say some auspicious words before eating, in order to usher in the New Year. Shaanxi is rich in history and culture, and its intangible cultural heritage has also aroused people's strong interest. The Terracotta Warriors, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Little Wild Goose Pagoda, tiger-head shoes, shadow puppetry, window decoration, etc., let me experience the broad and profound culture and the unique charm of folk art in Shaanxi. I love Shananxi so much and I really feel so proud of it.

When we look back on our childhood, we will undoubtedly find that we have experienced many growth and changes. It was a carefree time, full of curiosity, exploration, and boundless imagination, in stark contrast to who we are now as adults. Childhood is different, and it is a unique and precious stage of life that is the subject of this e-magazine.

In this e-magazine, we will delve into the many facets of childhood, depicting it from the perspectives of regional culture, generational differences, educational experiences, and family relationships. 

Through stories, photos, and chats, we will show readers how various aspects of childhood, including geography, family, generation, entertainment, etc., have shaped our worldview and lifestyle.

This e-magazine aims to evoke emotions in readers about childhood memories, while also provoking reflection on the impact of modern society on childhood. Through this e-magazine, we will show the colorful and changing aspects of childhood, as well as our upbringing experience.

Whether you're nostalgic for your childhood or curious about your children's upbringing, this e-magazine will provide you with unique insights and inspiration. We hope you will enjoy this in-depth childhood retrospective journey while also gaining a deeper understanding of our own growth.

Qian:I think my childhood growing up in Jiangsu is full of water culture and strong folk customs. As the flattest province in China, Jiangsu has a large number of rivers all over the country. The ancient folk houses on both sides of the river are reflected in the clear water, and the farmland is one after another beside the water, making people feel like being in an ancient picture and feeling the peace and tranquility of the countryside. As a typical southern region, Jiangsu has typical southern customs. During the Spring Festival, every family will hang red lanterns, pasted couplets, lively, but the most typical feature is that we do not eat dumplings on New Year's Eve, and we eat noodles instead. The folk customs of Jiangsu are also deeply imprinted in my memory, and the elders always pass on the memory of wonton and tangyuan to the next generation. I remember that the old people in the village often got together, chatting and telling jokes, passing on the warmth between the villagers. This kind of rural spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance makes me feel the warmth and inclusiveness of my hometown. Through these beautiful memories, I deeply realized the unique charm of the water culture and folk customs of Jiangsu region.

I grew up in Chongqing, a city known for its spicy hot pot and a variety of snacks. When I was a child, I would often taste all kinds of delicious Chongqing snacks with my family, such as Chongqing noodles, Qianjiang chicken offal, corn baba, bowl chicken, etc., which is one of my fond childhood memories. My hometown is a mountain town, full of steep slopes and suspension bridges across the river, and I have spent my childhood in such unique terrain, either playing in the alleys and alleys, or enjoying the beautiful night views by the Jialing River and the Yangtze River. There are many characteristic three-dimensional buildings on the hillside of Chongqing, such as the staircase of the Bangbang Army, the stilted building, etc., when it comes to the Bangbang Army, in our Chongqing, there is such a group of people, they climb the slope and climb the hill, carry a one-meter-long bamboo stick on their shoulders, and the stick is tied with two cyan nylon ropes, wandering along the street to work, most of them are from the countryside, they are temporary porters on the streets of Chongqing, and are called "the mountain city Bangbang Army" by the citizens of Chongqing, Chongqing is really a wonderful city.

My hometown, Shanxi, is a famous historical and cultural province in China, with a clear historical context and a complete framework, and the process of civilization has never been interrupted, which has had a huge impact on the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization. I was exposed to a rich traditional culture during my childhood, and my family would pass on some traditional skills, such as handicrafts, traditional painting or calligraphy, which added a cultural heritage to my childhood. Shanxi's traditional delicacies are diverse and distinctive, such as knife-cut noodles, Shanxi oily pork, Pingyao beef, filial piety and so on, these delicacies have become unforgettable flavors in my memories, and now I can't help but "salivate three thousand feet" when I think about it. Shanxi has many ancient buildings and historical relics, such as the Hanging Temple, Yingxian Wooden Tower, Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes, etc.Such many shrines and temples are silent in the mountains, towns and villages, whose artistic style bears witness to history and today, and like wine, it tastes better with age.

Chongqing is also rich in traditional temple fairs and festivals, and Hongya Cave holds a grand temple fair from the first to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month every year, attracting a large number of tourists and local residents to participate. The temple fair is also a traditional temple fair unique to Chongqing, usually held on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, where people will gather on the grass to taste various foods and experience traditional folk activities. As an important tourist city in the Three Gorges region of the Yangtze River, Chongqing held the Three Gorges Tourism Festival of Baidi City, which included dragon and lion dances, traditional folk performances and food tastings.

Through my father's narration, I learned that childhood in the 80s was a time of fun and innocence. At that time, children did not have a variety of toys and electronic products like today's children, but they had simple and primitive games, such as playing marbles and hide and seek, which not only cost nothing, but also allowed children to experience real joy in the game.

Yes. My mother said that in that era, children's clothing was also very distinctive, mainly cotton cloth. The style was far less fashionable and novel, but it was the most beautiful in that era. White shirts with back skirts and striped navy shirts were the favorites of the children in that era. Such clothing could be seen everywhere in schools and on the streets.

My grandfather said that when they were young, their life was hard but really rewarding.And at that time there was no TV at home, so they could only listen to the radio, and he thought the songs at that time were very beautiful. Grandpa said that they spent most of their time outdoors.Kicking shuttlecocks, playing spinning tops, and the happiest thing was that everyone picked up a small court together and played football.

My dad recalls to me that when he was younger, television was just becoming popular, but there was still black and white TV, and they were obsessed with watching "Journey to the West" and waited for the prime-time show every day. When he was a child, he liked the video games.video games on the street for entertainment, and he would huddle with his friends almost every weekend.

As a post-00, our pocket money soared to a few dollars, and we contributed to the newsstand on the way home from school because there were small snacks, such as Weilong spicy bar, cc bar, planet cup, brown sugar, Mimi, AD calcium milk… Our childhood was no longer related to nature. Due to the popularity of electronic products, we began to sit in front of the TV to watch cartoons, TV series; some started to chase idols, and some played video games.

When I was a kid, I had a TV and a computer at home, but game consoles were also my favorite. I remember my favorite games were Super Mario and Contra, and the games were quite fun at that time. Now I have a mobile phone and a tablet, and I can find entertainment anytime and anywhere, but I also miss the time when I was a child and went out with my friends every evening, which was the best memory of my childhood.

Educational experience

I think the education of Jiangsu is excellent on the whole, and it can be said that the "involution" is very serious. It is embodied in the following aspects: First, educational resources are abundant. Jiangsu has a large number of well-known universities and research institutions, providing students with a variety of learning opportunities. Second, the education is advanced. Jiangsu has strong economic strength, which can provide sufficient financial support for education. The team of teachers is highly professional and innovative; The education model has been continuously innovated and information-based education has been actively promoted. Third, Jiangsu's basic education is solid, the college entrance examination competition is fierce, and more excellent students can be selected in a good educational environment. Since ancient times, Jiangsu has a tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education, and all sectors of society attach great importance to education. I want to say that it is too much and growing up here is really stressful.

At present, the city's nine-year compulsory education consolidation rate has reached 95.5%, and the gross enrollment rate of higher education has reached 53.3%. It has been selected as 2 national "double first-class" universities (Chongqing University and Southwest University) and 10 higher vocational colleges under the "Double High Plan". Chongqing's secondary education has the famous "Dragon Ball", "Dragon Ball" refers to the original Chongqing Municipal Seven Key Middle Schools, they represent the "first echelon" of Chongqing middle schools (No. 1 Middle School, No. 3 Middle School, No. 8 Middle School, Bashu, Yucai, Foreign Language School, Xida High School) The teaching quality and education level are relatively high, however, the imbalance in the development of education in Chongqing is still prominent, and there is still a large gap between the overall development level of education and the developed areas of education.

As one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, Shanxi has a profound cultural heritage and attaches great importance to education. The number of colleges and universities in Shanxi Province is relatively large, there are 83 colleges and universities, including 34 undergraduate colleges and universities, compared with the developed provinces, the number is small, but in the central and western regions is relatively large. The higher education in Shanxi Province reflects the trend of diversified development, and the comprehensive strength increases year by year. However, as one of the "mountains and rivers" four provinces, the level of education is uneven, and it is not easy to take a college exam in Shanxi. Looking back on my middle school days,there was only study, so I really envied the colorful.

I think Shaanxi's education is relatively excellent. On the one hand, there are many colleges and universities in Shaanxi province. There are a number of 985, 211 and double-first-class universities in Shaanxi Province, such as Xi 'an Jiaotong University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xidian University and so on. On the other hand, the educational achievements are outstanding, and the entrance examination admission rate of Shaanxi Province is one of the highest in the country. In addition, Shaanxi has a long history and is rich in educational, which has laid a solid foundation for our educational development.

In my memory, during the day of my childhood, I attended classes at school under the ardent expectations of my parents. My father picked me up to school at the beginning, and then taught me to ride a bicycle, and then learn to ride an electric car. I gradually became independent and tough. At night, my mother accompanied me to finish my homework, while I wrote my homework and she read books. This kind of company by words and deeds gave me a higher motivation to learn and carried me through my childhood. At that time, I felt that home was a place for us to thrive and learn to face life.

In my father's childhood, he received a "stick education", they would be beaten if making mistakes. This led to many painful experiences in his childhood. Therefore, in my childhood, my father used to persuade me to understand my mistakes in a reasonable way, and reassure me that making mistakes is a small matter, and the important thing is to know what to do next time.

Family relationships

What influences me the most about my family is the warm atmosphere. Mom and Dad were always there for me when I needed support and guidance, while also giving me plenty of room to explore and make mistakes. Her presence has taught me to share and care for others, we are more like friends, playing, learning, and growing together, and this kind of family affection is a valuable asset in my growth.

In my childhood, family activities were one of the things my family and I did the most. Every weekend, we participate in outdoor activities together, such as outings, picnics, or playing board games together at home. My parents were my role models. My father taught me to stick to my principles, and my mother encouraged me to pursue my dreams. They were educational, made me understand the importance of knowledge, and always encouraged me to express my opinions.

This book is alive in my memory, or in the diary I treasure; regardless of time, it is a profound imprint. Many times, we will always be bound by a sentence - "we do this for your good." Adults never know that the so-called "for my good" is actually an indirect behavior or even psychological harm to children. This "love" is too heavy, so heavy that it is impossible to accept, and it even becomes a bondage, a threat of kidnapping. Yes, my parents also said the same thing to me, but fortunately, my parents did not use a very extreme way. I can still feel their love from some corners. I will also update my thoughts and three views with them. When I was a child, I would seek the approval of my parents, do something to make them happy. When I grow up, I follow my heart more and more; the world goes its way, and I also go my own way. I am not an obedient child; I like my parents. How to describe this feeling? I just laughed and sighed; it was amazing.

There are some people who can add freshness and granularity to time, such as my parents.

Nowadays, whenever I talk to my parents, I find that what they tell me is different from what I remember. I guess they treated me like an adult and assumed I was someone who could read hidden meanings. Actually, it's not. Many of the messages I received were negative, and their deeper meaning rarely reached me. As a result, I am now learning how to express my thoughts correctly and accurately and how to get my message across.

Epilogue

Interaction

Childhood is never far away, and childhood experiences have always been the background color of our lives. The lucky people are healed by childhood all their lives, and the unfortunate people are healed of childhood all their lives. No school teaches the course of childhood, but it is a necessary subject for every one of us. Childhood determines how we approach our work, ambitions and successes, how we see ourselves, who we are, what kind of relationships we have, and we need to understand what makes us who we are today.

Childhood is a precious time in everyone's life, a time full of memories. In this column, dear readers, we invite you to share your unique childhood memories and let's explore the diversity of childhood together. No matter where you come from, no matter what era you are in, your story has value and will enrich this column.

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