Tongfang Academy
Micro Party Class · Issue 331
Pay attention to family, emphasize family education, and uphold family traditions.
“Theoretical cultivation is the core of the comprehensive quality of Party members and cadres. Theoretical maturity is the foundation for political maturity, and political steadfastness stems from theoretical clarity.” For Party members and cadres, fostering a fine academic style and strengthening theoretical education are both fundamental requirements for cultivating Party spirit and an inescapable political responsibility.
Tongfang Law Firm provides a learning platform for all its lawyers in the form of micro-party classes, enhancing their ideological and political awareness as well as their spirit of learning and inquiry. By establishing a long-term educational mechanism, the firm has created a new platform for self-education and self-improvement.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 31 — The third issue of the magazine "Qiushi," to be published on February 1, will feature an excerpt from a speech delivered by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, on December 12, 2016, during his meeting with representatives of the first National Civilized Families. The excerpt is titled "Pay Attention to Family, Pay Attention to Family Education, and Pay Attention to Family Style."
The article emphasizes that the Chinese nation has always attached great importance to the family. Traditional Chinese family virtues—such as respecting the elderly and loving the young, a harmonious marriage bringing husband’s peace, a caring mother fostering filial piety in children, fraternal harmony among siblings, passing down family traditions through farming and study, practicing thrift and diligence in managing the household, being well-educated and courteous, and abiding by laws and regulations—constitute an important spiritual force that has sustained the continuous vitality and unbroken传承 of the Chinese nation, and represent a precious spiritual treasure for building a civilized family. No matter how times change or how the economy and society develop, for any given society, the family remains an irreplaceable foundation for daily life, its social functions are indispensable, and its role in promoting civilization is absolutely essential. We must place great importance on the construction of family civilization and strive to make millions upon millions of families become crucial pillars for national development, ethnic progress, and social harmony—and the very places where people’s dreams begin to take flight.
The article points out that we should all place great importance on our families. The family is the basic unit of society. When families are harmonious, society is stable; when families are happy, society is peaceful; and when families are civilized, society is civilized. The future and destiny of families are closely linked to those of the nation and the ethnic group. Only when countless households are thriving can the nation and the ethnic group thrive as well. A prosperous nation and a rejuvenated ethnic group, along with the happiness of the people—these are not abstract ideals; ultimately, they must be reflected in the happiness and fulfillment of countless families and in the continuous improvement of the lives of hundreds of millions of people. At the same time, only when the nation and the ethnic group are strong and prosperous can families truly prosper. It is only by realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation that the dream of every family can become a reality. All families should unite love for their own homes with love for the country, integrate the pursuit of family dreams into the broader national dream, and pool together tremendous strength to realize the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The article points out that we should all place great emphasis on family education. The family is the first classroom in one’s life, and parents are a child’s very first teachers. The most important aspect of family education is moral education—the kind of education that teaches how to be a good person. As parents and guardians, we should instill in our children from an early age noble moral values, guiding them to develop integrity and moral backbone, helping them cultivate a beautiful inner world, and fostering their healthy growth so that when they grow up, they can become individuals who are truly useful to the country and the people. All families should emphasize both verbal instruction and personal example, imparting knowledge while nurturing virtue, helping children fasten the first button of their lives and take their first steps on the path ahead with confidence and purpose. We must foster and practice the core socialist values within our families, guiding family members—especially the younger generation—to love the Party, love our motherland, love the people, and love the Chinese nation. We should actively promote the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, encouraging everyone to elevate their spiritual realm and cultivate civilized customs as they strive for family happiness, bring warmth to others, and contribute to society.
The article points out that we should all place great importance on family ethos. Family ethos is an essential component of social ethos. A family is not merely a physical dwelling for its members; it is also the spiritual home where people find refuge and belonging. All families should promote fine family traditions, and it is through the exemplary conduct of countless families that we can foster a positive ethos throughout society. In particular, leading cadres at all levels must take the initiative in cultivating strong family ethos, inheriting and promoting China’s outstanding traditional culture, as well as carrying forward the red family ethos of our revolutionary forebears. They should set a shining example in family ethos development, hold their relatives and children to high standards, and handle family relationships with care and integrity.
The article emphasizes that Party committees and governments at all levels must assume their leadership responsibilities. Trade unions, the Communist Youth League, the All-China Women's Federation, and other mass organizations should actively organize and carry out activities to promote civilized family development. All sectors of society should show heartfelt concern and provide assistance to families facing difficulties in their daily lives. Departments responsible for spiritual civilization building should play a coordinating, guiding, supervising, and overall planning role, mobilizing broad participation from all segments of society to foster a new ethos of socialist family civilization characterized by patriotism, love for one’s family, mutual affection, striving for excellence, and joint construction and shared benefits.
Source | People's Daily Online, Official Website for Party History Study and Education
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