Author(s)

Li Huayi ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 830017, China

Corresponding Author

Li Huayi

ABSTRACT

As a key interactive form promoting children's emotional socialization, emotional talk has not been fully explored for its applied value in ideological and political guidance for children and adolescents. Based on defining the connotation of emotional talk, this study extends it from the family context to ideological and political education, and explains its unique roles in value internalization, emotional resonance and ideological shaping. Facing current practical dilemmas such as one-way indoctrination, emotional disconnection and role dislocation, this paper constructs practical paths centered on refined talk, personal narrative transformation and counselors' role transformation from three dimensions: methodological innovation, content transformation and role reconstruction. It aims to provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for enhancing the effectiveness and emotional appeal of ideological and political guidance for children and adolescents.

KEYWORDS

Emotional talk; Ideological and political guidance; Children and adolescents; Practical paths

CITE THIS PAPER

Li Huayi. Emotional Talk in Ideological and Political Guidance for Children and Adolescents: Connotation, Dilemmas and Practical Paths. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2026). Vol. 9, No.3, 1-8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2026.090301.

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