The new theory of goodness of nature holds that people are born with the hereditary existence of social psychology and cultural structure, which provides the possibility and foundation for moral education. Children may not have ready-made moral concepts and qualities at birth, but they have innate moral endowment, which is because the experience accumulated by human beings in the process of evolution has been preserved and has become the hereditary existence of social psychological and cultural structure.

In education, the significance of the theory of new goodness lies in emphasizing respect for the object of education. It believes that education should respect and guide children's innate moral endowment from the beginning, instead of treating it as a blank sheet of paper to be smeared by the external environment. The task of education is to explore and develop this innate moral endowment, help children understand and practice moral principles, and thus become moral and responsible people.

At the same time, the theory of new goodness of nature also reminds us that moral education should not only stay at the level of transformation theory, but should further pursue the theory of "growth" or "construction" Transformation theory mainly focuses on transforming external rules and values into individual behaviors and attitudes, while growth or construction theory emphasizes guiding children to actively think, choose and construct their own values and moral standards when facing real life.

In addition, the new theory of good nature also enlightens us that the goal of education is not only to help children master knowledge and skills, but also to cultivate their moral quality and values. The core task of education is to guide children to understand and practice moral principles and help them establish correct moral concepts and behavior habits.

The value of the new theory of goodness of nature

Mencius' theory of good nature plays a positive role in building a harmonious society. He emphasized that human nature is good, and advocated that people actively do good, improve their own good quality, and improve the situation of society and others through their own efforts. In contemporary society, building a harmonious society requires everyone's active participation and sense of responsibility, and everyone should participate in social affairs with good behavior and attitude to promote social progress and development.

Mencius' theory of goodness of nature not only profoundly influenced the ancient society of China, but also has important contemporary value. It provides beneficial enlightenment to modern human rights thought, moral education, interpersonal relationship and building a harmonious society, and has a positive role in promoting the development of contemporary society and individuals.