This article is transferred from: Wenzhou Metropolis Daily

(1) Near the cemetery. Here, Mencius enjoyed watching funerals and sacrificial sweeps, and often played games such as funeral management. Meng's mother thought that this place was not conducive to the growth of the child and decided to move out. (2) Near the bazaar. After settling here, Mencius began to play games that mimicked the merchants selling along the streets. Meng's mother moved again. (3) Near the school. Mencius began to imitate etiquette such as the practice of gong, and Mengzi's mother decided that it was suitable for children to live in, and settled down. Meng's mother's three moves show that she attaches great importance to her children's education.