" Childhoods " mainly described the author's childhood experiences, including the hard life he spent in his hometown, the separation and encounters of his relatives, as well as his psychological changes and life choices during his growth. The novel narrates the protagonist's childhood in the Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province in the first person. He was born into a poor family. His parents were farmers, and life was very difficult. In his childhood, he experienced many difficulties such as hunger, disease, and separation. At the same time, he was also bullied and violated by local bandits and bullies. In the process of growing up, Ah-Cheng gradually realized the difficulty of life and the complexity of human nature. He began to think about his own life and future. He gradually grew into a kind person, caring and loving his family, friends and strangers. At the same time, he also deeply realized the injustice and corruption of society, and began to yearn for freedom and justice. The novel reflected the poverty, injustice, and distortion of human nature in Chinese society through A-Cheng's childhood experiences. At the same time, it also showed A-Cheng's growth and thinking in his heart. This novel was regarded as a classic of modern Chinese literature and had a profound influence on later literary creation.