Family education, that is, the education implemented in the family, usually refers to the education that parents or other elders give to their children and grandchildren, and it also refers to the mutual influence among family members.Family education in ancient China refers to the family education in the long historical period from the beginning of the family in ancient China to the end of the feudal society in the late Qing Dynasty. Family education in ancient China has a long history.For a long time, it has played an important role in promoting the consolidation and development of families in ancient Chinese society, promoting the emergence and progress of various ancient schools, forming national cultural traditions and family moral concepts, and even changing national politics, social production and lifestyles, and national cultural and academic thoughts. etc., have had a profound and long-lasting impact.

Since ancient times, China has been a country dominated by agriculture. It has long been an extremely decentralized and extremely authoritarian society based on small-scale peasant economy and tied by parent-child blood relationship.The family is not only the community and production unit where the whole family lives, but also the grassroots organization of society.The principle of family organization is a strict hierarchy of etiquette. Individual families are always included in the clan or family system. From the royal aristocracy to the common people, they are all regarded as members of the clan or family. Under the guidance and supervision, engaged in all activities.Therefore, family education in ancient China played an indispensable role and influence in the political life of the entire country and society.Paying attention to family education is not only a need for the consolidation and development of individual families and families, but also a prerequisite for national political stability.The ancients believed that "the foundation of the world lies in the family" ("Zhongjian · Politics"), and only by doing a good job in family education can we "regulate the family";And "family harmony" lies in "self-cultivation", so ancient Chinese family education puts the moral education of each family member in the first place, especially highlighting the behavior training of observing the moral code and ethical relationship under the principle of etiquette, aiming to impart the principles of life and conduct. Tao in order to achieve the long-term peace and stability of the "family world".

Although the purpose and nature of ancient Chinese education seem outdated today, it is undeniable that thousands of years of ancient family education has accumulated rich educational experience. Many traditional family education ideas and teaching methods as well as excellent family education teaching materials are of great importance to Today's tutoring may still have the value of reference and reference.At the same time, family education in ancient China is not only an important part of ancient education, but also an important aspect of China's historical and cultural system. Understanding it is undoubtedly very necessary for a better understanding of ancient Chinese culture and education of.

This small book is written in plain language and a series of well-known stories in historical order.At the same time, it makes a concise introduction to the characteristics of families and family education in different historical periods, different classes and classes.In ancient Chinese society, family education not only had historical characteristics of the times, but also had distinct class characteristics. Therefore, when we read this small book, we must pay attention to removing the feudal dross of the historical heritage of family education, and have a critical spirit and class analytical position.Only in this way can it be beneficial to absorb its essence.