In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Xu Shen expressed his understanding of education in Shuo Wen Jie Zi: "Teaching, from top to bottom; Education, just adopt a son. "

The definition of education

Xu Shen believes that education is the guidance and teaching of superiors to subordinates, and subordinates imitate and learn from superiors.

The purpose of parenthood

Xu Shen believes that the purpose of parenting is to cultivate children's morality and behavior, and make them become kind people.