The Russian people, unusually observant and savvy, came up with many interesting proverbs and sayings that reflected his understanding of love, friendship, truth, kindness, industriousness and other moral categories. Sometimes crafty, sometimes ironic, but always kind and instructive-wise, these grains of folk art form a real treasury from which you can draw endlessly.
Sled uphill
"Do you like to ride - love and carry the sled!" - says the Russian proverb. What does it mean? In the literal sense, you can understand it like this. Imagine a clear sunny day with a slight frost. Snow sparkles on trees and roofs of houses, winter silver creaks underfoot. It is easy to breathe, the mood is joyful and cheerful - how can you not go up the hill with your friends! But … you love to ride - love and carry the sled! On a slippery mountain, if it is also steep, climbing up is not easy. Yes, and the sleigh interfere, pulling down. But you really want to climb the very top of your head so that from there, with a breeze, an arrow flies off to the foot, to the enthusiastic cries of your friends and comrades! At this moment, the meaning of the statement is revealed: "Do you like to ride - love and carry the sleigh."
From private to general
Consider a different situation. You want to have an incendiary party at home. But you should prepare for it in advance: tidy up the rooms, think about the music, take care of the treats. That is, to spend some effort. So, again it turns out: you like to ride - love and toboggan! But after the party, you should again put things in order in the rooms, in the courtyard, deal with dirty dishes, and sometimes with neighbors, if someone else’s sleep and peace were disturbed. As you can see, this proverb applies to situations when a person needs to work, to get his strength, time, that is, to sacrifice something, to get something good. Do you like to ride - love and carry sleighs, in other words, it is understood as follows: like to relax, have fun - do not shy away from work, worries, work. Do not transfer your responsibilities to the arms and shoulders of others. Learn to take responsibility.
To make the child understand you
How to explain the meaning of the proverb to a child, say, five or six years old? There are many ways to do this. Children often ask their parents to get some kind of animal. A dog or cat, fish or birds, hamsters or guinea pigs - anyway, if only you could play with them. Moms and dads should explain to their children that pets need to be looked after: to feed, keep clean, walk, monitor their health. What is the meaning of the proverb realized in such conversations? Very important, moral, educational.
