Namahage Special Feature Part 2 "The educational function of Namahage"

Hello everyone.
Namahage Special Feature Part 1We touched upon an overview of Namahage.
This time, I would like to talk about the educational function of Namahage.
Akita Prefecture, home to the Namahage, is proud of itsNumber one in Japan" I focused on this point.
Akita Prefecture No.1 in Japan

• The highest moral score in Japan
• The safest in Japan (both crime occurrence and arrest rates)
• The husband who is the most supportive in raising children in Japan
• Best employment for the elderly in Japan
• The Japanese language skills of elementary school students are the highest in Japan
• The arithmetic ability of elementary school students is the highest in Japan
• The lowest rate of school absenteeism among elementary and junior high school students in Japan

I'll also post some images about morality scores.

If I write it like this, people will say that it’s because the population is small to begin with.
What I want you to pay attention to here is the type of thing that is number one in Japan.
Overall, I think it's the safest environment in Japan and I have a kind and supportive husband who helps me raise my children.
School absenteeism will disappear, academic ability will improve, and people who can work long and actively throughout their lives will be raised.
You can see how such personalities and prefectural character have developed.
When I was a child, Namahage was just something to be scared of.
However, that strong experience instilled in me the idea that "it's no good to do bad things" and "it's no good to be lazy"
I imagine that this is the foundation for developing a noble and patient heart.
Some people may say, "But isn't that just coercion based on fear?"
However, domestic violence is simply a case of coercion and inflicting pain.
The crucial difference is that as children grow up, they come to understand Namahage.
There is love there. I accept that, and my feelings gradually turn to gratitude.
I think this is what helps them develop love for their hometown and their neighbors.
Neglect and domestic violence only cultivate dark, cold hearts.
Even precious lives can be taken away.
So why Akita?
Are we number one in Japan in terms of moral education, Japanese language, and mathematics (especially in elementary and junior high school education)?
I'm really, really curious
This yearReport from the fieldI would like to do so.
Ultimately, this is how we raise people who are patient, kind, and hardworking, which is typical of the Japanese.
It seems like there are a lot of hints buried in there.
I'm not a folklorist.
I can't express it in difficult words,
I went directly to the site and saw the local parents and children
How do you feel and what is important to you?
Do you really have strong moral values?
I wanted to experience it for myself.
Yes, I have one more thing to do this year.
Now, next
About the Namahage tribe, the Namahage people found all over Japan
We would like to feature it. Please look forward to it.