Does Tomb-Sweeping Day take the children to the grave?

When I was in Tomb-Sweeping Day, many families were willing to take their children to visit graves. It is not only a way to set an example, but also the best opportunity to inherit filial piety. Grandchildren bow down to their deceased ancestors to warn their children and grandchildren to think of their roots when drinking water, and never forget their roots wherever they go.

The starting point of parents' words and deeds is indeed worthy of recognition. After all, China people have attached great importance to filial piety since ancient times. But it depends on the actual situation to take the children to the grave. If the child is too young (under three years old), it is not suitable to take it to the cemetery to set an example. So, why not take the children to sweep the grave?

First of all, from the numerology point of view, children under the age of three have a heavier yang, and the cemetery has a heavier yin. In this way, it is easy to have a "collision of yin and yang". According to the old man, it is something that easily irritates yin, which will affect children's sleep, and some will often cry at night.

Secondly, in terms of seasons, Tomb-Sweeping Day is the most prone to rain. As the old saying goes, "it rains a lot during the Qingming Festival, and pedestrians on the road want to die." When it rains in spring (especially in fog and rain), the air humidity is relatively high, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is also relatively large. Take your child to the grave at this time, and the child will catch a cold easily.

Thirdly, from the phenological point of view, Tomb-Sweeping Day is the time for everything to revive. Many flowers are in full bloom at this time, such as begonia, cherry blossom, peach blossom, peony and so on. If you take your child out at this time, children with poor skin are prone to pollen allergy. Therefore, it is not recommended to take children to the cemetery to sweep graves.

Finally, as far as children are concerned, children under three years old, especially those who have just learned to walk, are more curious and go into nature. Watch it, it's easy to fall down if you're not careful. At this time, if parents are busy offering sacrifices, they naturally have no time to take care of their children. If children run around (most cemeteries are deserted), they are easy to fall or get hurt. Therefore, for the sake of children's health, it is suggested that Tomb-Sweeping Day should not take children to visit graves. First of all, babies under 3 years old don't know how to worship their ancestors and what adults are doing. It's futile to take care of children. After the child is 6 years old, you can talk to your baby about some matters related to ancestor worship and master the significance of ancestor worship. Secondly, children under 3 years old go to the cemetery to see the uncontrollable environment, which can easily lead to the baby's illness, especially if it is a breast-fed baby. Children's resistance is low, and they are easily attacked by mountain wind and catch a cold. Therefore, it is suggested that Tomb-Sweeping Day should not take too young children to the grave to avoid the baby catching a cold.