Abstract

Culture is the product of thinking. Different historical traditions, social-cultural background and social systems produce different educational systems and this makes the difference between the eastern and western countries. Family education between East and West have significant differences in the concept of education, educational contents, educational aims and methods. Different methods produces different results, for instance, the ability to adapt to the society and life. Similarities and differences are caused by a variety of factors of family education. The dissertation will deeply analyze the aspects from the above factors. 

Key words : East; West; Family education; Similarities; Differences

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction.1

2. Definitions and Characteristics of Education.2

2.1 Definitions of Education2

2.2 Characteristics of Education4

3. Comparison between Eastern and Western Family Education.5

3.1 The Present Situation of Eastern Family Education5

3.2 The Present Situation of Western Family Education.7

3.3 Similarities between Eastern and Western Family Education.8

3.4 Differences between Eastern and Western Family Education.9

4. Factors Affecting the Differences of Eastern and Western Family Education. .10

4.1 Historical Tradition.10

4.2 Socio-cultural Background.12

4.3 Social System.12

4.4 Educational System13

5. Conclusion.15

References17