It is not only an inspirational film, but also a very good parent-child education film.
The feeling comes from two problems.
The first is: will you let your child try the "misfortune" you have experienced yourself?
I think most people's answer is probably no.
Like my wife, she is a doctor. Because the current medical environment is not good, her hard work not only can not be exchanged for an enviable income, but also often does not get the understanding and respect of patients. Therefore, when she is tired, she will have a classic saying to my daughter, that is: "When you grow up, kill me, and you will not be allowed to study medicine."
I don't want my children to suffer the same sin as myself.
This is easy to understand.
But Bailey's father wasn't like that.
Pele's father was also a former professional footballer who also joined professional teams and played in big games. But the unnamed people retired very early due to injuries and did not even have insurance. In the end, they could only return to the slums of their hometowns and make a living by cleaning toilets.
Therefore, Bailey's mother is not willing to let her children play football, repeating the mistakes of his father. However, when Bailey's father found out that his son really loves football, not only did he not object, but privately encouraged him to practice on his own. In the end, Bailey's mother was finally moved, who not only agreed but also assisted Bailey to pursue his ideals.
There is a very touching part of the film.
Bailey left his hometown and entered the national team, but he did not adapt to European training and was ridiculed by his teammates and criticized by his coach. In a training session, because of the use of "Jingjia", he suffered a knee fall and was almost unable to participate in the World Cup. At this point, Bailey broke down, regretted not continuing his studies, and found a job to support his family. But Bailey's mother told him on the phone: "We made this decision together, and it was the right one! No matter what happens, your dad and I will always love you."
Unlike some parents in our lives, facing the failure of their children's persistence, they will only say "who told you not to listen to me before".
The second is: If your child is laughed at by others, how will you deal with him?
I think most people might be angry and be overwhelmed.
Because verbal violence, unlike physical violence, will have a clear injury. Most of the time, the humiliation is clearly felt by the child, but the parent does not feel it or ignores it.
Bailey was like that as a kid.
Bailey, in fact, is not called "Pele", his full name is Edson Arantes do Nacimento, "Pele" is just an insulting nickname given to him when he was a child.
Bailey used to get into fights with others because of it. When his father found out, he told him this: "When I was your age, I used to fight people a lot, especially when the older kids called me nicknames. But as I grew up, I Realize that a good player, you have to be aware that only insecurity will give you the will to fight. … If you want to be a professional player, you have to accept your truest self.”
Later, Bailey was selected to the national team. Before leaving, Bailey's father specially gave him a dress with the word "Pele" on it. Bailey felt incredible, because "Bailey" was the nickname he was given to him by rich kids who laughed at him. But Pele's dad said, "No, that's the name people cheered and shouted when they saw you play and when I found out there was something in you that I didn't have. ... So, you must be Be stronger than me! You must not feel humiliated when someone speaks ill of you and points fingers at you, and you must stay strong, my boy."
How well said!
In the world where people live, who is not told by others, and who does not talk about others.
Only when you are strong in yourself will you not be influenced by others. Who would think that "Pele" is not an honor but a humiliation when the whole world knows that "Pele" is the king of football?
Therefore, life is yours, choices are yours, even if anyone says you can't, you should believe in yourself and work hard! come on!
I think this is not only something we should tell our children, but also something we should do ourselves.
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