There is an article in the primary school Chinese textbook of the People's Education Press that the author met a German girl by chance and learned that she was traveling while working.

"Utta"

That day, I got off the bus in Rome and rushed to the youth hostel in the heat. I found my room, opened the door and took a look, and was surprised: There was a Simmons bed on the floor opposite the door, with a little blond girl lying on it, sleeping soundly. I was exhausted, so I finished washing in a hurry and lay down. I don’t know how long it took, but the sound of the alarm clock woke me up. I looked at my watch with sleepy eyes. It was half past two in the afternoon. The little girl had already gotten up and was packing her things to go out. Not long after she left, I went out too. At around eight o'clock in the evening, I returned to the hotel tiredly. At this time, the little girl was lying on the mattress comfortably, eating sweets and reading a thick book. When she saw me, she immediately sat up and said hello, asked me how I was playing, and where I came from. I said I am Chinese and currently living in Germany. When she heard this, she shouted with joy: "I am German and live in Hamburg." She also told me that her name was Uta and she was 14 years old. This time I am traveling in Europe during the summer vacation. I have already visited France, Switzerland, Austria, Venice, Milan, Florence in Italy, and finally I will go to Greece. I was a little surprised: "Are you alone?" "Of course." She replied naturally. As a 14-year-old child traveling alone in Europe, I would never believe it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. I asked Uta: "Aren't you afraid of danger alone? Aren't your parents worried about you?" Uta said that she planned her travel route and schedule at home, and checked the phone number of the police station every time she went. , so that you can ask for help when you encounter danger or difficulty. Call home again or send a postcard. She also said that she spent three years preparing for this trip and read a lot of books about these countries; in order to earn travel expenses, she helped restaurants or supermarkets distribute advertising flyers every weekend, and even went to other people's homes to spend time with children during holidays. Play. Then, she asked me if Chinese children also travel like this. I was speechless for a moment, and then I said after thinking for a while: "In China, children your age are the treasures of the family. Parents, parents, and grandparents love them very much and will take them out to play together, but generally they are not safe to leave them alone." Going on a long trip." Uta was not satisfied with my explanation and immediately retorted: "I am also the baby of the family, and my parents and grandparents love me very much, but we have different interests, so we sometimes go out to play together. I love my children, so why can’t I let them go out alone? I don’t understand, your words are illogical.” I had to admit with a smile that my reasons were not very good. Uta said: "Don't Chinese children lack a lot of fun?" I said: "China has TV, children's books, and amusement parks, and the children are very happy." But she still insisted: "Just learn about the world from TV and books It’s not perfect. I often see Italy on TV, but only when I come here in person do I feel deeply moved by its beauty.” The next morning, Uta said goodbye to me and said she would take a train to Bonn in the evening. She also seriously told me to continue making money and travel to China in the future.

Reflections after reading:

Uta, a fourteen-year-old German girl. If you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes, would you believe that she traveled to many countries alone? This is not true for anyone. It is absolutely unimaginable for children who have traveled far away. Why don’t we have such examples in China? Because parents “love” their children. Why do we need to put double quotes on love? Because in China, this kind of love from parents is not called true love. Love is called wrong love. In China, this kind of love is called "spoiling." Excessive spoiling will only make children develop a sense of dependence and make children become flowers in a greenhouse and birds in a cage. Parents need to make arrangements. Why do Chinese parents love their children so much? That comes from the worries of Chinese parents. In their eyes, children will never grow up, they will always be their parents' darlings, and they will always be ignorant children. They are afraid that their children will be hungry or injured. Everything is arranged properly to make the children's life path smooth. In fact, parents don't know that children can only grow up after experiencing setbacks. Uta is also the darling of her parents, why is her How can parents just let Uta travel around the world with ease? This is the difference between Western education and Chinese education methods. Uta’s parents also love their children, but they love them correctly. If you love your children, you should let them Children should develop the ability to be independent from an early age, let them walk around in society, let them be familiar with the place where they will develop in the future, let them become poplars in the Gobi Desert, and become eagles in the wind and rain! But in China, you see the opposite. , but the parents said: "The child is still too young." Yes, children can only develop the ability to be independent when they are young. When they grow up, it is already too late. If you want to truly love your children, let them be independent. Parents Guys, open your hands, let the children fly freely, and let them choose their own path in life!