Mao Zedong is known as the father of the Chinese revolution. Mao was brought into a China without strong leadership. China needed someone who was willing to take charge and bring China to its fullest potential. Mao would turn out to be the one to take on that responsibility. As with any world leader, Mao Zedong's tenure was a roller coaster of ups and downs. It brought a radical change to Chinese culture and motivated the Chinese people to work. Mao Zedong was born on December 23, 1893 in the village of Shaoshan, Hunan, to a housewife and a wealthy grain merchant (Encyclopedia Britannica, Mao). Mao was never fond of his rich father. He saw his father as controlling, domineering and greedy. She preferred her peasant mother's friendliness and wisdom, despite her lack of education. His love for his mother increased his respect towards women and his reasons for increased women's rights during his rule in the future. Mao learned a lot from his home village. He witnessed firsthand the poverty, famine, and oppression that the farmers faced, but was amazed at how they maintained good morals and generosity, like his dear mother. Mao's life in the village greatly influenced his support and sympathy towards the peasants. During its infancy, the Qing Dynasty was in a downward spiral. It could no longer rule China with great power as the dynasties of the past once did, suffering economic and social losses due to the ever-changing world. After constant conflicts with his parents during his late adolescence, Mao decided to leave home and go to the nearby city of Changsha to obtain a higher education (Zhisui 40). Changsha was full of revolutionaries. Many students detested the Emperor's rule, and China's existing monarchy... middle of paper... drew love and support from the Chinese people. Mao was never mean to people and often sought the best for his people. The Chinese people felt the love of their dear leader Mao, which is why even today Mao Zedong is praised by the Chinese people. He built a close relationship with the people that no other leader had ever done. Mao initiated change in China. Although it did not work out as he had planned, his efforts were a turning point for China and would lay the foundation for reform and modernization for future Chinese leaders. Nationalism also grew during the Great Leap Forward. Because of this, China did not have to ask Western nations for assistance. The Chinese people have persevered in making China the world's number one superpower. He left a legacy of a godly leader with a great vision, but lacked the knowledge on how to initiate it.