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語常會:兩文三語宣傳短片首播

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「幼營喜動校園計劃」
The “[email protected]” Campaign

有「營」節日小食小貼士

聖誕節和農曆新年快到了!與幼兒慶祝節日時,也要緊守均衡飲食和「三低一高」(即低脂肪、低鈉(鹽)、低糖和高膳食纖維)的原則。節慶期間,應如常供應健康小食,以免幼兒攝取額外脂肪、鈉和糖,影響健康。若要品嘗一些高油鹽糖的節日食品(如聖誕蛋糕和曲奇餅、油角、金幣朱古力),應先向幼兒說明這些食物的營養價值,並提醒他們只宜進食少量。製作小食時,宜以色彩鮮艷的蔬果(如番茄、甜椒、南瓜、蘋果、橙、菠蘿)入饌,既增添節日氣氛,又可鼓勵幼兒多吃蔬果。至於其他健康食材,可選擇全穀物(如麥包、全麥通粉和意粉、三色螺絲粉)、低脂奶品類(如低脂牛奶、芝士和純味乳酪)、加鈣低糖豆奶、脂肪含量較低的肉類(如豬柳、牛柳、去皮雞肉和火雞肉、魚、海產、雞蛋)、乾豆類(如黃豆、紅腰豆)等。此外,烹調時應減少油、鹽和糖的分量,並採用低脂肪的烹調方法(如蒸、焯、焗、少油煎)。想獲取健康小食食譜,歡迎點擊瀏覽「幼營喜動校園計劃」網站的「幼營食譜分享」專區和「幼『營』小食食譜」影片

English Version

 

培養活躍孩子的小錦囊

趁着聖誕和農曆新年假期,家長與孩子一起進行親子體能遊戲,保持活躍。家長與孩子可多進行面對面的互動,例如聖誕詩歌及賀年歌曲唱遊、音樂遊戲或角色扮演等趣味活動,讓孩子通過音樂和舞蹈提高節奏感和運動能力。另外亦可於室內一起砌積木與拼圖,通過自行拼砌不同形狀及外觀的積木或拼圖,訓練幼兒的小肌肉之餘,亦可發展孩子觀察力、專注能力、藝術和創意。希望大家繼續於假期「坐少啲,郁多啲」,度過充滿活力的佳節!如想了解更多遊戲例子,請點擊瀏覽「幼營喜動校園計劃」的親子體能遊戲。

English Version

幼兒語文家FUN站
Videos for Parent Education on Language Development of Young Children 

旨在提供幼兒早期中、英語文發展的資訊,提升家長對幼兒中、英語文發展的認識及參與,幫助他們掌握培養年幼子女所需的知識和技巧,以培育出健康、愉快和發展均衡的兒童。

  1. 《「幼兒語文家FUN站」-家長教育短片系列》第一季(四集)
  • 幼兒中、英語文發展
    • 幼兒中、英語文發展階段
    • 中、英語文特點
  • 幼兒中文發展
    • 語文環境與幼兒語文(中文)發展的關係
  • 幼兒英文發展
    • 家庭語文(英文)環境及家長參與

2.「家FUN蜜語」(家長小冊子電子版)(Chinese Version only)

3.「幼兒語文家FUN站」-家長教育短片系列講座  (幼兒英文發展I)

講座內容:簡介香港幼兒英語發展追蹤研究結果及家長教育短片系列內容

講座日期:2025年1月11日(星期六)下午2:15 – 4:00  

 請按網頁連結或掃瞄二維碼(見下方)參閱詳細資料及報名。 

https://scolarhk.edb.hkedcity.net/tc/theme-page/kindergartens/videos-for-parent-education/activities_info_p2.html 

4.「幼兒語文家FUN站」-家長教育短片系列講座   (幼兒中文發展)

講座內容:簡介幼兒語文(中文)的發展及《家長教育短片系列》內容

講座日期:2025年1月18日(星期六)下午2:15 – 4:00   

 請按網頁連結或掃瞄二維碼(見下方)參閱詳細資料及報名。 

https://scolarhk.edb.hkedcity.net/tc/theme-page/kindergartens/videos-for-parent-education/activities_info_p1.html

 

《怎樣幫助你在幼稚園階段的孩子》家長小冊子
Helping Your Children of Kindergarten Age

為加強家長了解子女在幼稚園階段的成長和學習,促進家長與學校的協作,教育局編寫《怎樣幫助你在幼稚園階段的孩子》小冊子,內容包括兒童的成長、校園生活、家校合作等資訊,讓家長與學校攜手提供均衡、愉快且配合幼兒發展需要的學習經歷。

聰明學習靠運動
Intelligent learning through exercise

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暑假開心去旅遊 除了玩樂外 還有甚麼?
Enjoy Traveling During the Summer Vacation – What Else Besides Just Having Fun?

暑假來了,不少家長會選擇利用這個漫長的假期和小朋友離港旅遊,既可共聚天倫、還能舒展身心。不知道大家還有沒有其他原因呢?

有的會說,旅遊還可讓小朋友增廣見聞。的確,「讀萬卷書,不如行萬里路」。假如小朋友有親身體驗,相信對所學知識能有較深刻的了解。例如,當小朋友學到「萬里長城」時,如能到該處走一趟,相信更能感受到這個建築工程在人類文明史上的偉大。我在選擇旅行地點時,也會考慮會否與女兒的學習內容相配合。例如,在她學到不同種類的動物時,我會在旅行中加入動物園作參觀景點,讓她能親身接觸不同的動物,這總比單從書本或電視認識好得多。

我很重視去旅行的數天時間,主要原因是在旅行的數天,我和女兒有一段較長的朝夕相處時間,只要用心觀察,你會對孩子有更深入的了解,在我女兒還小的時候,我會在旅遊時特別關注女兒的以下事情:

(1) 孩子與陌生人相處的表現

 

在旅行期間,小孩會接觸到不同的陌生人,她的表現是怎樣呢?面對陌生的長輩,她會否主動跟人打招呼呢?能否有禮貌及得體地回答長輩的提問呢?面對同齡的小朋友,會否主動一起玩耍呢?如何處理當中可能發生的爭執呢?我喜歡從旁觀察,然後到晚上,我會跟女兒分享及讚賞她當天良好的表現,並鼓勵她明天哪些地方可做得更好。

The summer holidays are here, and many parents choose to travel with their children during this long break, not only to spend quality time together, but also to rejuvenate. I wonder if there are any other reasons why people choose to travel during the summer?

Some may say that traveling can also broaden children’s horizons. Indeed, “it is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.” If children have firsthand experiences, they will likely have a deeper understanding of the knowledge they have learned. For example, when children learn about the Great Wall of China, visiting the site in person would allow them to truly appreciate the grandeur of this architectural marvel in human history. When choosing travel destinations, I also consider whether they align with my daughter’s learning content. For instance, when she is studying different types of animals, I will include a visit to the zoo during our trip, so that she can interact with various animals directly, which is much more engaging than learning from books or TV alone.

I highly value the several days we spend traveling, as it allows for extended quality time together. By observing my daughter closely during these days, I can gain deeper insights into her. When my daughter was younger, I would pay particular attention to the following aspects during our travels:

(1) How the child interacts with strangers

 

During travels, children encounter various unfamiliar people. How does my daughter behave in such situations? Does she proactively greet the unfamiliar elders? Can she politely and appropriately respond to their questions? When playing with peers her age, does she initiate interactions? How does she handle any potential conflicts that may arise? I enjoy observing discreetly, then in the evenings, I will share and praise her good conduct from the day, and encourage her on how she can do even better the next time.

(2) 孩子的自理能力

由於旅行的時間較為充裕,不需要和時間賽跑,這時你可以藉此培養孩子的自理能力。例如,我會安排女兒攜帶一個屬於她的小旅行箱,由她自行管理內裡的個人物品。我則從旁觀察,孩子能否妥善地處理她的個人用品,以及離開酒店或出發到另一個景點前,她能否把自己的物品收拾得妥妥當當。在有需要時,我會適時提點或從旁協助。

其實,要培養孩子們的品格和自理能力,並不一定需要乘搭飛機到外地旅遊。我想强調的是,品德培育並不能只停留在理論層面,一味的說教只會帶來反效果,因此品德培育應透過日常生活實踐出來。事實上,只要有充足的相處時間、多些陪伴子女,多些細心觀察子女的日常表現,在有需要時作出提點或協助,就算只是到郊外走走,也不難達到以上目的。

(2) The child’s self-care abilities

With the relatively ample time during travels, without having to race against the clock, this is when you can take the opportunity to foster your child’s self-care ability. For example, I will arrange for my daughter to carry a small travel suitcase of her own, and have her manage the personal items inside it. I then observe discreetly to see if the child can properly handle her personal belongings, and whether she can pack up her things neatly before leaving the hotel or heading to the next destination. I will provide timely reminders or assistance if needed.

In fact, fostering children’s character and self-care ability does not necessarily require taking a flight to travel to distant places. What I want to emphasize is that character education should not just remain at the theoretical level, as constant lecturing will only backfire. Rather, character education should be put into practice through daily life. In fact, as long as there is ample time for interaction and more companionship with the children, along with careful observation of their daily performance, and providing reminders or assistance when necessary, even just a trip to the countryside can achieve the above purposes.

親子集郵
Stamp Collecting as a Parent-Child Activity

撰文:註冊教育心理學家彭智華

近年來,環保意識抬頭,作為父母的你,可以為孩子建立一種既環保又有意義的嗜好,同時是一種簡單方便的親子活動──集郵。

在辦公室工作的父母,每天都需要拆開很多不同的信件,而信件上大多會有郵票,雖然我們可能認為那些郵票是一文不值,但其實它們是免費的親子活動好材料。我們可以把辦公室內不同類型和大小的信封與郵票帶回家,讓孩子處理整個收集郵票的程序:

1. 首先將郵票從信封剪出

2. 然後把郵票浸在水中一段時間

3. 把郵票慢慢撕離,然後印乾

4. 最後待郵票乾透後,便可以放在郵票簿內。

在這個處理郵票的過程中,不但可以訓練子女的耐性和專注力,也能夠提升他們的自我管理能力,還可以讓他們從中學習不同的資料,例如信封上不同國家地區的名稱、不同的地址;郵票上不同的銀碼和圖案設計等等,藉此發展子女的多元智能。

 

有些父母喜歡以獎品鼓勵子女,例如以玩具作為獎品,鼓勵子女溫習或用星星貼紙鼓勵子女努力完成功課。其實,郵票可以成為更有效的獎品,每當孩子完成某些指定的事情,便給他一張郵票作為獎品,而圖案愈美麗、款式愈罕有的郵票,就是愈有效的獎品。此舉不但可以減少物質泛濫對於子女的負面影響,而且郵票具有觀賞價值,又可以儲存很長的時間,最重要的是,我們可以與子女一同觀賞郵票簿,作為親子的溝通工具。

Written by: Pang Chi Wah, Registered Educational Psychologist

In recent years, environmental awareness has been on the rise. As a parent, you can cultivate an eco-friendly and meaningful hobby like stamp collecting for your child. This can also serve as a simple and convenient parent-child activity.

Parents who work in an office often need to open various types of mail, which often come with used stamps. While we may think those stamps are worthless, they can actually be great materials for a free parent-child activity. We can bring the different types and sizes of envelopes and stamps from the office back home, and let the children go through the whole process of stamp collecting:

1. Cut the stamps off the envelopes.

2. Soak the stamps in water for a while.

3. Slowly peel the stamps off and let them dry.

4. Once the stamps are dry, they can be placed in a stamp album.

This process of handling the stamps can not only train the children’s patience and focus, but also enhance their self-management abilities. They can also learn different information from the envelopes and stamps, such as the names of different countries and regions, various denominations, and stamp designs, thus developing their multiple intelligences.

Some parents like to use toys as rewards to encourage their children, such as rewarding them with stickers after they finish their homework. Stamps can actually be more effective rewards. Whenever the child completes certain tasks, they can be given a stamp as a reward, and the more beautiful or rare the stamp, the more effective the reward will be. This not only reduces the negative impact of material abundance on the children, but stamps also have aesthetic value and can be stored for a long time. Most importantly, we can appreciate the stamp album together with the children, which can serve as a tool for parent-child communication.

另外,香港經常都會推出新的郵票,亦會定期推出不同主題的首日封,家長可以較相宜的價格換來很多不同款式、圖案及大小的郵票。如果家長到外地旅行或公幹,更可以搜集當地的郵票,特別是那些最便宜的郵票,例如在英國有價值一仙的郵票。家長也可以請身邊的親戚朋友和同事,假如有機會到外地公幹或旅行,可透過他們在世界各地搜集不同的郵票回來,經過不同的搜集渠道,給孩子的郵票款式便可以大大地擴闊。大家不妨一試這個有意義的獎勵計劃及親子活動!

 

 

Additionally, Hong Kong frequently launches new stamps and themed first-day covers, which parents can acquire at reasonable prices to greatly expand the variety of stamps, designs, and sizes for their children. If parents travel or go on business trips abroad, they can also collect local stamps, especially the cheapest ones, like the one-penny stamps in the UK. Parents can also ask their relatives, friends, and colleagues to bring back stamps from their travels or business trips, which can greatly diversify the stamp collection for the children through different acquisition channels.

 

Why not try this meaningful reward system and parent-child activity with your family?

第四級 嚴重持續性哮喘

患者每天都要使用氣管舒張劑,每日三至四次,同時要使用吸入式類固醇控制病情。

 經醫生提醒,我以後不應再害怕讓小朋友使用吸入式氣管舒張劑了!及早紓緩孩子咳嗽氣喘,長遠亦希望可以避免哮喘情況惡化。

 

 

Stage 4: Severe Persistent Asthma

Patients need to use a bronchodilator daily, three to four times a day, while also using inhaled steroids to control the condition.

 Following the doctor’s advice, I should no longer be afraid to let my child use inhaled bronchodilators! Relieving the child’s coughing and asthma symptoms early on can also hopefully prevent the worsening of asthma conditions in the long run.

健康護脊運動 大人小朋友都適合
Healthy Back Care Exercises – Suitable for Both Adults and Children

撰文:Dr. Kong專業團隊註冊物理治療師方偉筠

家長要避免子女養成以下不良的姿勢,影響脊部發展:

 

當小朋友做功課時,應該避免側向一邊坐,因為這種姿勢容易令脊部左右用力不平均,引起脊柱側彎等脊部問題;同時亦應該保持頸部腰部挺直。

Written by: Fong Wai Kwan, Dr. Kong’s Professional Team of Registered Physiotherapist

Parents should avoid letting their children develop the following bad postures, which can affect the development of the spine:

 

When children are doing their homework, they should avoid sitting sideways to one side, as this posture can easily lead to uneven use of force on the left and right sides of the spine, causing problems such as scoliosis. At the same time, they should maintain an upright posture in both the neck and waist.

當小朋友使用電腦時,頸部亦不應過於向前傾看顯示屏,因為這樣會容易令頸部勞損。家長亦應提醒小朋友保持頸部及背部垂直,並選擇可調校高度和配備椅背及扶手的椅子,以承托背部手和手腕。另外,顯示屏亦需要置於不高於眼睛的位置。每使用電腦 30 分鐘,就應該作適量的休息。

當搬運地上重物時,應該避免向前彎腰搬運地上的物件。首先,作半蹲姿勢,須保持腰部挺直。然後,雙手拿著重物,使重物盡量靠近身體。最後,用大腿肌肉站起,腰部保持挺直。

伸展頸部運動 

功能:有助紓緩頸部肌肉之緊張

步驟:首先,頭部轉向左右兩邊,各維持 10 秒。

   然後,頭部向上下方向望,各維持 10 秒。

   接著,頭部側向左右兩邊,各維持 10 秒。

   整套動作每天重複 10 次。

伸展膞頭運動

功能:有助紓緩肩膞肌肉緊張

步驟:手放肩膞,手肘向前後方向各轉動 10 次。

 

 

When children use computers, they should not lean their necks too far forward to look at the screen, as this can easily lead to neck strain. Parents should also remind children to keep their necks and backs straight, and choose chairs that are adjustable in height and equipped with backrests and armrests to support the back, hands, and wrists. Additionally, the screen should be positioned at a height not above eye level. After every 30 minutes of computer use, there should be adequate rest breaks taken.

When lifting heavy objects from the floor, it is best to avoid bending the waist forward to pick them up. Instead, one should adopt a semi-squatting posture, keeping the waist straight. Then, grip the heavy object with both hands, keeping it as close to the body as possible. Finally, use the leg muscles to stand up, maintaining a straight waist.

Neck Stretching Exercises

Purpose: To help relieve muscle tension in the neck

Steps: 1. Turn your head to the left and right sides, holding each position for 10 seconds.

2. Move your head up and down, holding each position for 10 seconds.

3. Tilt your head towards the left and right sides, holding each position for 10 seconds.

Repeat the full set of exercises 10 times per day.

Shoulder Stretching Exercises

Purpose: To help relieve tension in the shoulder muscles

 

Steps: Place your hands on your shoulders, and rotate your elbows forward and backward 10 times in each direction.

伸展胸肌

功能:有助伸張胸前肌肉,改善寒背

步驟:緊握雙手在背後,盡量提高雙手,維持 10 秒。每天重複動作 10 次。

伸展腰背肌肉

功能:有助紓緩腰背肌肉緊張

步驟:首先雙手放在膝頭,然後向前彎腰,維持 10 秒,再慢慢回復站立姿勢。

   雙手撐腰,再向後彎腰,維持 10 秒,慢慢回復站立姿勢。

    整套動作每天重複 10 次。

伸展體側肌

功能:有助紓緩腰部體側肌緊張

步驟:首先雙手撐腰,腰部轉向左右兩邊,慢慢回復站立撐腰姿勢。

   每一個方向維持 10 秒。

     然後,舉起左手向右彎,維持 10 秒,再慢慢回復站立撐腰姿勢。

     舉起右手向左彎,維持 10 秒,慢慢回復站立撐腰姿勢。

     整套動作每天重複 10 次。

Chest Stretching

Purpose: To help stretch the chest muscles and improve poor posture

Steps: Firmly grasp your hands behind your back, and raise your hands as high as possible, holding for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times per day.

Stretching the Back and Waist Muscles

Purpose: To help relieve tension in the back and waist muscles

Steps: 1. Place your hands on your knees, then bend forward at the waist, hold for 10 seconds, and slowly return to a standing position.

2. Place your hands on your hips, then bend backward at the waist, hold for 10 seconds, and slowly return to a standing position.

Repeat the full set of exercises 10 times per day.

Side Body Stretching

Purpose: To help relieve tension in the side waist muscles

Steps: 1. Place your hands on your hips and twist your waist from side to side, slowly returning to the starting standing position with hands on hips. Hold each side for 10 seconds.

2. Raise your left hand and bend to the right, hold for 10 seconds, then slowly return to the starting standing position with hands on hips.

3. Raise your right hand and bend to the left, hold for 10 seconds, then slowly return to the starting standing position with hands on hips.

 

Repeat the full set of exercises 10 times per day.

愛在家內暖
Love Warms at Home

撰文:教育專家張作芳校長

不知道大家曾否聽過某電視劇集的主題曲 「擁抱愛」?本人很喜歡其中的數句歌詞,寥寥數字就帶出了「家」的特性:家是一個『遮風擋雨』的地方,如你的『後盾』,在你「困倦」時,家的大門總會為你打開。當中提到的「愛」,便是那份由你出生那一刻便已注定,血濃於水的親情。的而且確,有甚麼比親情來得更重要呢?當你失意的時候,家人會為你分憂,願意聆聽你的傾訴,陪伴你一同渡過難關;當你生病的時候,家人願意無條件地照顧你;在你學業或事業有成時,他們會打從心底裡高興,為你的成就感到驕傲。這種「愛」並不是金錢能換到的。

我校今年以「家庭」為主題,期望能使家長及同學明白親情的可貴。可惜,這份愛或許來得太易,自出世便擁有,因此有些人未懂得珍惜。有時候,從報章可見,一些青少年寧可在街上流連,也不願意回家;一些家庭終日爭吵,家彷彿變成了一個戰場;一些人甚至會為了瑣事而與家人動武,導致血案發生。以上列舉的只是冰山一角的例子,有時我會想,好好的一個家變成這樣,實在令人惋惜。

在家中應多說的三句話

如何才能建立和諧的家庭呢?教宗方濟各在談論家庭時曾提出「家庭生活三語」,即在家中應多說的三句話,分別是「謝謝」、「請問」及「對不起」。「謝謝」代表對家人感恩。很多時候,子女自小便被父母照顧,覺得一切理所當然。試想想,父母是否必須要為你準備早、午、晚三餐呢?是誰為你清洗衣服鞋襪,讓你有一個衛生條件較佳的生活環境呢?當你生病的時候,是誰衣不解帶地照顧你,晚上也起牀餵喂你吃藥呢?同學們,在父母照顧你的同時,不妨多說聲「謝謝」,有空時也可幫忙父母做家務,分擔他們的工作。事實上,當子女為父母完成家務後,父母也可向他們說句「謝謝」。現今社會,長輩擺出一副高高在上的姿態已不合時宜。要知道,各人在建立和諧的家庭上也有責任,不要認為某些工作必然是某家庭成員的責任。得到別人的幫助,就算是家人,也可說句「謝謝」。

Written by: Principal Cheung Jok Fong, Education expert

 Have you ever heard the theme song “Embrace Love” from a certain TV series? I really like some of the lyrics, which simply yet powerfully convey the essence of “home”: home is a place that “shelters from wind and rain”, your “shield” that will always “open its door” when you are “weary”. The “love” mentioned refers to the familial love that is destined from the moment you were born – a bond thicker than water. Indeed, what could be more important than family love? When you are down on your luck, your family will share your worries, listen to your woes, and accompany you through the difficult times; when you are ill, your family will care for you unconditionally; when you succeed in your studies or career, they will rejoice wholeheartedly and feel proud of your accomplishments. This kind of “love” is something that money cannot buy.

 This year, our school has chosen “family” as the main theme, hoping to help parents and students appreciate the preciousness of family love. Unfortunately, this love may be taken for granted, as we are born into it, and hence some people fail to cherish it. Sometimes, we see from the news that some youths would rather loiter on the streets than return home; some families are embroiled in constant bickering, turning home into a battleground; some people even resort to violence against their own family members over trivial matters, leading to bloodshed. These are just the tip of the iceberg – it is truly saddening to see a good home deteriorate in such a way.

 Three Phrases to Say More Often at Home

 How can we build a harmonious family? Pope Francis, when discussing family life, proposed the “three family phrases”, which are the three phrases we should say more often at home: “thank you”, “may I”, and “I’m sorry”. “Thank you” expresses gratitude to family members. Often, children take the care provided by their parents for granted. But think about it – do parents have to prepare three meals a day for you? Who washes your clothes and shoes, giving you a more hygienic living environment? When you are sick, who tenderly cares for you, even getting up at night to feed you medicine? Schoolmates, while your parents are caring for you, why not say “thank you” more often? When you have the chance, you can also help your parents with household chores, sharing their workload. In fact, when children help with household tasks, parents can also say “thank you” to them. Nowadays, it is no longer appropriate for elders to adopt a superior attitude. Everyone has a responsibility in building a harmonious family – do not assume that certain tasks are the sole responsibility of certain family members. Even when receiving help from family members, a simple “thank you” can go a long way.

 

 

「請問」代表對家人的尊重,對人有禮貌的表現。或許有人認為,既然是一家人,說話不用太客氣,應有話直說即可。事實上,「請問」不只叫我們說話客氣,而是提醒我們,說話內容要顧及家人的感受。有時候,人往往會為一些瑣事而鬧得面紅耳赤,認為凡事應據理力爭,就算對家人也應如此。但這樣做真的值得嗎?正如廣告所說:「贏了場交,輸了個家。」即使親如家人,還是慎言一點較好。

至於「對不起」,則代表求家人原諒。做錯了事,當然要有承擔的勇氣,向曾傷害的人說句「對不起」,是理所當然之事。同時,「對不起」也代表了與家人修補關係的契機。有時候,對錯是很難用三言兩語判斷的。又或者,事情根本就沒有對錯之分,只是大家的價值觀不同而已,偏偏很多時候,爭執就是由此而起。假如大家各不相讓,關係便會鬧得很僵。正所謂「退一步,海闊天空」,放下身段不代表要你屈服,也不是要你向事情妥協,反而是製造一個新的機遇,把問題以更好的方式解決。

 

古今中外都非常重視「家庭」的概念。天主說:「人單獨不好,我要給他造一個與他相稱的助手。」(創世紀 2:18),天主安排我們在不同的團體中成長,而成長的第一個團體就是我們的家;至於孔子非常重視孝悌,認為它是做人、做學問的根本。各位,就讓我們從今天開始,多實踐「家庭生活三語」,共建和諧美好的家。

“Please” represents respect for family members and polite behavior towards others. Some may think that since they are family, they do not need to be too polite and can just speak directly. However, “please” not only reminds us to speak politely, but also to consider the feelings of our family members. Sometimes, people get into heated arguments over trivial matters, believing that they should fight for what is right, even with their own family. But is that really worth it? As the saying goes, “You may have won the battle, but lost the family.” Even with family, it is still better to be more cautious with our words.

As for “I’m sorry,” it represents seeking forgiveness from family members. When we have done something wrong, we should have the courage to take responsibility and say “I’m sorry” to those we have hurt. At the same time, “I’m sorry” also represents an opportunity to mend relationships with our family. Sometimes, it is not easy to determine who is right or wrong, or there may not even be a clear right or wrong, but just differences in values. Many conflicts arise from this very reason. If everyone refuses to compromise, the relationship will become very strained. As the saying goes, “Take a step back, and the world will be wide open.” Letting go of one’s ego does not mean one has to surrender or compromise on the issue, but rather creates a new opportunity to solve the problem in a better way.

 

Both in China and abroad, the concept of “family” is highly valued. God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18) God has arranged for us to grow up in different groups, and the first group is our family. As for Confucius, he greatly valued filial piety, believing it to be the foundation of being a good person and a scholar. Let us all start practicing the “Three Phrases of Family Life” from today, and build a harmonious and beautiful family together.