If you are asked: "What does it mean to be a patriot?", You may be surprised, we are all still at school, remember that a patriot - a person who loves his country and is ready to defend it always.As a child, almost all we thought so, but was represented by such actions as something abstract.Growing up, many of us understand the concept of "patriotism" somewhat differently.
Who can be considered a patriot?
What does it mean to be a patriot?This is a fairly complex issue.That's what we said about Encyclopedic Dictionary: "Patriotism - love of country, his native land and its cultural environment."
Unfortunately, many young people are often confused with nationalism loyalty to the homeland.After all, in fact, nationalism - is the activity of a certain part of people who are struggling with the often non-existent enemies.Allegations that one nationality is superior to another, have nothing to do with the notion of "patriotism."Nation does not constitute individuals and nations.Unity at the level of the nation based on solidarity as an ethical and ethnic.
How to raise patriotism?
Some believe that the love of the people and the homeland - the instinctive feeling.Others - that innate sense of patriotism is not as such, it can only develop in a person.As always, the truth is somewhere in the middle.Everyone is born a "blank sheet", which is to take it and fills.In Soviet times, children still in diapers impose a sense of patriotism.Love of country at the time was considered more important than the love of parents, wife and children.Promoting patriotic spirit was to be found everywhere: in movies, at work and even on the streets.Are all born in the Soviet Union, a patriot?Externally, people tried to sound like a loyal citizens of the country, but the Patriots were in the shower unit.
Even more sad example - Nazi Germany.While it instead of citizens, piously devoted to the state, was present only yielding biomass.
So maybe it's just that feeling of complete unity with the motherland can not be imposed?This feeling can be awakened, but not to create an artificial way.What does it mean to be a patriot, everyone decides for himself.People come to this in different ways: some through art, others - through religion, and others - through the story, the fourth - after serving in the army.In general, how many people - so many ways.
Of course, the child must be joined to the introduction to the history, literature and culture of his country.The only way he can define what it means to be a patriot for him.Because most people the word "patriotism" is not uniquely determined.The most popular answer citizens are:
- love of country;
- defense of the Fatherland;
- loyalty to the country;
- compliance with laws.
Perhaps they are right.All of these concepts in a complex and outline a distinct image of a patriot.Although primarily love for the edge to live in the heart.
If your soul responds when playing the national anthem, if you truly sick for the national sports team, even when it played mediocre players, if you are far outside their country, but sing the child a lullaby in their native language, know that you are thea true patriot and a decent resident, not only of the state, but the entire planet!
