During the Spring Festival season, the animated film "Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child" (hereinafter referred to as "Ne Zha") frequently broke records and became a national topic. After previously topping the Chinese film history box office chart, "Ne Zha" currently ranks number one on the global box office chart with a cumulative box office of over one billion yuan. Additionally, as of the time of writing, "Ne Zha" temporarily ranks second on the global animated film box office chart. "Ne Zha" may surpass "Inside Out" today to top the global animated film box office chart.

From an educational perspective, "Ne Zha" encapsulates the core of education within a mythological framework, directly addressing the pain points and breakthrough methods of family education. The transformation of Ne Zha from a "demon pill" to a hero, the wise education of Li Jing and his wife, and the growth dilemmas of Ao Bing and Shen Gongbao together form a vivid educational revelation.

Not labeling is the best for children. In the movie, Nezha, as the reincarnation of the "demon pill," was labeled as "mischievous" and "dangerous" from birth. He is hyperactive and impulsive, yet daring and responsible, with a wildly creative mind, seemingly incompatible with the traditional notion of a "good child." However, Taiyi Zhenren and Nezha's parents, Li Jing and his wife, did not "label" Nezha. Instead, they guided him according to his strengths, leveraging his talents and abilities to steer him towards becoming a protector and reinforcing his positive behavioral patterns. This "encouragement education" gradually transformed Nezha's "destructive power" into "protective power."

Ao Bing is the son of the Dragon King of the East Sea. Initially, the Dragon King Ao Guang had high hopes for his son Ao Bing to inherit the family business of the dragon clan. He had planned out Ao Bing's life path, using his own life experiences to clear obstacles for his child, hoping that Ao Bing would fulfill the family mission as he expected. However, contrary to his wishes, at the end of "Ne Zha," the old father finally realized and said a meaningful line: "Now it seems that my experiences come from the past and may not be suitable for your path. You still need to make your own choices."

Shen Gongbao, born in a poor "demon village," remained diligent in his studies without a moment's slack. His father, Shen Zheng, true to his name, strictly disciplined his sons from a young age, teaching them self-discipline and the importance of following the righteous path. Faced with oppression from the celestial realm, he steadfastly held onto his beliefs, and his unyielding image became a source of inspiration for Shen Gongbao.

Possessing the spirit of "daring to venture and being adept at innovation" can create a new realm. In the movie, when Nezha and Ao Bing roar, "If there is no path ahead, I will forge one; if the heavens and earth do not tolerate me, I will overturn them," the audience is deeply moved. Through the dual narrative of Shen Gongbao and Nezha, "Nezha" explores themes of identity, prejudice, and self-redemption. Shen Gongbao's image as a "lone brave" not only fills in the foreshadowing from the previous work but also reconstructs the traditional antagonist from a modern perspective, making him a vessel for the emotional projection of contemporary audiences. The intertwined fates of Nezha and Shen Gongbao coincidentally reveal their path to success—breaking through destiny with the spirit of "daring to venture and being adept at innovation," thereby creating a new realm.

Just like those young people who continuously strive on the path of entrepreneurship, they may face numerous difficulties such as funding shortages and fierce market competition. However, with their courage and wisdom, they bravely take the first step, and through constant trials and failures, they accumulate experience to realize their dreams.

The recent surge in popularity has sparked deep reflection on artificial intelligence. Today, as a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation continues to develop deeply, the world has entered an era of strategic competition centered on technology. Artificial intelligence has already brought transformative changes to educational concepts and ecosystems. In the future, in an intelligent era where knowledge can be accessed anywhere and at any time, education will shift from a knowledge-centric approach to one that focuses on the comprehensive development of individuals. Against the broader social backdrop, education will place greater emphasis on individual thinking abilities, particularly demanding higher levels of innovative, logical, and critical thinking.

The tide of innovation surges forward, and innovation-driven development is the prevailing trend. In the future, society will need more innovative talents who dare to venture and are skilled in creation. Only with the continuous emergence of bold individuals willing to "eat the crab" will there be more original and leading-edge technologies, creating one breakthrough after another.

In the face of education that respects individuality, everyone can write their own heroic narrative. From "Nezha" to "Nezha," as an educator, Taiyi Zhenren is casual and natural, adhering to the educational philosophy of respecting individual differences and teaching according to the student's aptitude. The portrayal of Li Jing and his wife also differs from the traditional strict father and kind mother images seen in previous film and television works, instead objectively showing the conflict and integration of educational concepts. In this process, Li Jing begins to understand his son's rebellion, and Lady Yin does not blindly spoil him. Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, ultimately learns to let go and respect Ao Bing's independent choices, which also reflects the idea that "every child needs a unique growth path." This transformation also mirrors the progress in modern family education concepts.

Reflecting on the career of Jiaozi, the director of "Ne Zha," his transition from a medical student to animation can be seen as a form of "defying fate." Driven by passion, he abandoned medicine for art, resigned from his job to create animated short films at home, and was once considered "not focusing on his proper work." During this period, he was unafraid of sitting on the "cold bench," tirelessly revising his drafts multiple times. His family, initially unsupportive, gradually turned to encouragement and support. From his personal experience, he is somewhat like a real-life "Ne Zha."

The success of "Ne Zha" not only signifies the rise of domestic animation but also represents a triumph in educational philosophy. It tells us that true education is not about correction and discipline, but about awakening and empowerment. Every child is an undeciphered code of life. In the face of education that discards prejudice, respects individuality, and encourages innovation, every child can write their own heroic narrative in an environment of love and understanding.