The fourth essential mental software is the spirit of initiative and self-improvement.
When children develop the desire to grow and learn on their own, educating them becomes much easier and more effective.
Soviet educator Vasily Sukhomlinsky believed that learning is a form of intellectual labor, and a key characteristic of intellectual labor is that a person must be in an active state to learn effectively. Without a proactive and enterprising attitude, it is difficult for children to achieve meaningful learning outcomes.
In a market-oriented society, failing to cultivate initiative in children can make it difficult for them to achieve success in the future. A lack of initiative often reflects a lack of interest in life, personal growth, and the world around them, leaving them unmotivated and lacking energy. Under such circumstances, their mental and emotional development is unlikely to flourish in a healthy way.