Abstract

From 1980s to 21st century, the experts of all nations in this filed are devoting themselves to researching on the differences between eastern and western family education, comparing these two different education phenomenon, hoping that they can absorb what is best to develop for better progress. With the development of social civilization, all round people are valued by the society, for what the society needs is freshness and vitality young people. In the west, parents pay attention to cultivate children’ s independence and practical abilities, creativeness included. However, the east is the opposite situation, the utilitarian attitude often contributes to a pessimistic way of thinking, which stresses material instead of the spiritual values. Furthermore, It is often the parents’ fondness to kids that they lack the atmosphere of learning and family education.

Key words : eastern and western family education；practical ability； 

            utilitarian attitude；spiritual values

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Meaning and Characteristics of Family Education2

2.1 Meaning of family education3

2.2 Characteristics of family education.4

3.Differences between Eastern and Western Family Education.6

3.1 The concept of family education.6

3.2 The aims of family education8

3.3 The content of family education9

3.4 The methods of family education.11

3.5 The results of family education13

4.Factors Affecting the Differences between Eastern and Western Family Education.15

4.1 Different historical backgrounds15

4.2 Different ways of thinking.16

4.3 Different forms of economy.17

4.4 Different life values18

5.Conclusion19

References.21