Emphasis was placed on patriotism as the core of the Chinese national spirit and its importance for the growth of young people. The passage of the Patriotic Education Law of the People's Republic of China provides a legal basis for schools to carry out patriotic education. Explored how to strengthen patriotic education among young people and cultivate their aspirations to contribute to the development of the country under the background of rule of law.

1、 The fundamental principle for carrying out patriotic education for young people

Emphasis was placed on the importance and urgency of patriotic education for young people in the context of the new era. The article points out that patriotism is an important category in the relationship between individuals and the state, and maintaining patriotism among young people in the changing international situation is a proposition that educators need to explore. The article proposes that adhering to the unity of patriotism, love for the Party, and love for socialism is the theoretical basis of patriotic education for young people, which is reflected in the consistency of goals, historical inevitability, and practical necessity. At the same time, the article emphasizes the practical principle of the unity of emotions, rationality, and the rule of law, believing that patriotism is an organic integration of emotions, rationality, and the rule of law. It is necessary to cultivate the patriotism of young people, help them love their country rationally, and follow the principles of the rule of law. In addition, the article emphasizes the historical logic of the unity of tradition and reality, pointing out that patriotic emotions have historical continuity and require the integration of excellent traditional Chinese culture and advanced socialist culture to jointly build the cultural and ideological foundation of patriotic education.

2、 The realistic dilemma of carrying out patriotic education for young people

In the current complex and ever-changing international and domestic situation, patriotic education for young people faces many challenges. The infiltration of Western values through media and information dissemination has weakened young people's identification with the mainstream ideology of the country and strengthened their support for capitalist values. The popularity of the Internet has made unhealthy thoughts such as historical nihilism spread rapidly on the Internet, distorting the world view of young people, vilifying heroes and slandering revolution. The proliferation of utilitarianism has eroded patriotic education based on collectivism, leading to some young people exhibiting "pseudo patriotism" in their words and actions. These factors collectively undermine the practical foundation of patriotic education for young people and pose great obstacles to educational work.

3、 The practical path of carrying out patriotic education for young people

Explored the practical path of strengthening patriotic education for young people under the background of legalizing patriotic education. Firstly, it emphasizes deepening the correct understanding of patriotism among young people, including scientifically grasping the value and connotation of patriotism in the new era, actively carrying out patriotic education and practice, fighting against erroneous ideas, and guiding young people to develop patriotic habits. Secondly, it was discussed to strengthen the construction of the ideological and political education teacher team, give full play to the main role of ideological and political education in patriotism education, including improving educational content centered on students, expanding teaching forms centered on students, and stimulating the patriotic enthusiasm of young people. Finally, it is proposed to adhere to the coordinated development of online and offline, build a comprehensive patriotic education system, including enriching practical carriers to leverage the advantages of offline education, and strengthening the construction of new media platforms to play the role of online education.