Family rules and precepts refer to the teachings for children and grandchildren to conduct themselves in society and manage their family and business.
Family rules and precepts are an important part of traditional Chinese culture and an important part of the family tree. They have played an important role in personal self-cultivation and family management in Chinese history. It is indispensable for the country to become more prosperous and stronger.
In ancient times, human society has experienced changes in clans, families, and families. However, these are the cornerstones of a country.
When the country is unstable and national laws are unclear, family rules and disciplines can exert the power to stabilize social order. Because, in order to maintain the necessary legal system, families formulate certain behavioral norms to restrain family members. This is the earliest origin of family law and family motto.
Since the early Han Dynasty, the writings on family rules and precepts have become more and more colorful with the evolution of dynasties. The family tree records many famous aphorisms about managing a family and educating children, which have become a good strategy for managing a family that people admire and a model for "cultivation" and "keeping the family together". For example, the idea of ??frugality and housekeeping that "every porridge and a meal should be remembered as hard-earned" still seems to have positive significance today. There are many detailed records of family mottos and rules in the family tree for future generations to follow. Among them, the most praised famous mottos, such as Yan's family motto and Zhu Xi's family motto, are still popular today.
The reason why family rules and precepts are valued by the world is because their main purpose is to promote loyalty, filial piety, justice, and teach etiquette and integrity. In addition, what is promoted and what is prohibited are also important contents in clan rules and family laws, such as: "Frugality should be respected", "Evil witches should be banned", etc.