Mayor Joo Gwangdeok: "Parental Growth Leads to Children's Change"... Special Lecture on Dasan's Philosophy

Namyangju Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Delivers Special Lecture to Pyeongnae High School Parents

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) held a 'Special Lecture on Child Education' for about 30 parents of Pyeongnae High School students at Pyeongnae High School on the 17th.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is giving a 'Special Lecture on Child Education' to about 30 parents of Pyeongnae High School students at Pyeongnae High School on the 17th. Provided by Namyangju City

This special lecture was conducted by Mayor Joo Gwangdeok himself, who connected the educational philosophy of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong to modern parenting methods, providing an opportunity to listen to parents' opinions and share thoughts.

During the lecture, Mayor Joo explained the roles and attitudes that parents should have, based on Dasan's philosophy. He particularly emphasized the importance of viewing child education not as a task solely for the child, but as a process of growing together with parents, and he also suggested specific parenting directions that parents can practice in their daily lives.

Mayor Joo stated, "A parent's words, attitude, and lifelong habits are directly passed on to their children," adding, "It is most important for parents to grow and change first."

One parent who attended the special lecture shared, "Until now, I only focused on my child's grades and career path, and I realized I had neglected to reflect on myself. Listening to today's lecture made me deeply feel that 'as a parent, I need to grow first for my child to grow up healthy,' and I plan to start practicing this with small steps."

Meanwhile, the city is supporting the growth of parents through various educational programs such as the Parent Future Education Community Academy, and plans to continue offering special lectures and competency-building programs that provide practical help for child education.

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