The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage explores a family's approach to education, focusing on a father's strict attitude towards his children's academic performance. Li He examines his children's report cards, particularly criticizing Old Wu's poor grades while praising Old 4's academic achievements. The narrative highlights the importance of early education, suggesting that elementary school performance significantly impacts a child's future expectations and self-identity. The text emphasizes that poor grades aren't necessarily shameful, but lacking effort and not discovering one's strengths is problematic. The story also touches on family dynamics, parental expectations, and the challenges of motivating children to study.

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