Zu Chongzhi (429-500) was a scientist in the Southern Dynasties. His calculation of pi was earlier than that in Europe 1000 years ago. The Da Ming Calendar he compiled first considered the calculation of precession, and the data of the sun and moon's running cycle were more accurate than other calendars at that time. However, who can believe that such a great scientist was often beaten when he was a child and was once called a "fool" and a "stupid cow"!

Zu Chongzhi's father, Zu Shuozhi, is a small official. He longed for his son to be a dragon. When Zu Chongzhi was less than nine years old, his father forced him to recite the profound Analects of Confucius. After reading a paragraph, he was told to recite a paragraph. Two months later, Zu Chongzhi could only recite more than a dozen lines. He was so angry that his father threw the book on the ground and stopped teaching. He angrily scolded: "You are such a fool!"

A few days later, my father called Chongchi again and taught him, "You should study the classics carefully and become a big official in the future. Otherwise, there is no commitment. Now, I'll teach you again. If you don't work hard, you will never forgive others. "

But the more my father teaches, the angrier he gets. Zu Chongzhi is getting more and more annoyed. He frowned and said angrily, "I mean I don't look at anything." I was so angry that my father's forehead stood out. I couldn't help but reach out and slap Zu Chongzhi, and my son burst into tears. Father has always called "idiot", "stupid cow" and "worthless".

Just then, Chongzhi's grandfather came. Asked why, he said to Zu Shuozhi, "If Zu Jia is really a fool, will you be smart if you beat him?" Children are not smart, they will only become more and more stupid. Chongzhi's grandfather severely criticized Shuozhi, saying: "Beating children often doesn't have any good effect, and it will make them rude. "

Zu Shuo's way: "I am also good for him! He doesn't read scriptures. What's the point? "

"If you read more books, you will be productive, but if you read less books, you will be worthless. I don't think some people are full of books and can only do it, but they can't do anything! " Chongzhi's grandfather criticized.

"What if he doesn't read the Bible?"

"You can't drive a duck on the shelves. He is stupid in reading Confucian classics. Maybe he is smart in doing other things. If you are an adult, you should carefully observe your child's interests and induce them. "

Zu Shuozhi felt that his father's words made sense and agreed not to lock the children in the study, so he suggested that his father take them to the construction site where he was responsible to open his eyes and learn more.

Zu Chongzhi followed grandpa to the construction site, feeling fresh everywhere and asking questions. Once, Zu Chongzhi asked his grandfather, "Why does the moon on the 15th of every month have to be round?" Grandpa explained: "The moon has its own laws, so there are gaps and circles!" " "

Zu Chongzhi, the more you listen, the more interesting it becomes. From then on, he often pestered grandpa to ask questions. Grandpa retorted, "son, it seems that you are not interested in Confucian classics, but you are studying astronomy with your heart." There are many astronomical almanac at home. I'll show you some first, and ask me if you don't understand. "

At this time, Zushuo also changed his view of his son. Teach children to read books on astronomy every day, and sometimes three generations of grandparents and grandchildren study astronomy together. In this way, Zu Chongzhi became more and more interested in astronomical calendars.

One day, grandpa took Chong to see an official named He Chengtian, who made great achievements in astronomy. He Chengtian asked Chong Zhi: "Little brother, astronomy is very difficult to learn. You can't make a fortune on it, let alone get promoted on it. Why study it? "

Zu Chongzhi said: "I don't want to be promoted and get rich, I just want to find out the secrets of heaven and earth."

He Chengtian smiled and said, "Little brother, you are promising."

From then on, young Zu Chongzhi often looked for He Chengtian to study astronomical calendars. Later, Zu Chongzhi finally became an outstanding scientist.

From the perspective of modern quality education, Grandfather Sun Tzu's education is so correct that teaching students in accordance with their aptitude depends on their interests. We can use this as a breakthrough to inspire and guide children and open up a blue sky for them, and there will be amazing gains.