The goals of family education: The perspective of modern parents

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https://doi.org/10.33910/2687-0223-2021-3-2-91-100

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education, child’s personality traits, educational outcome, parent, family education, educational goals

Abstract

The paper explores the views of modern parents on the goals  of family education. It discusses the data of a survey conducted of 108 parents of different age groups (from 20 to 60 years old). The parents answered questions about the goal of family education and personality traits they find necessary to develop in their children. The obtained data show that parents tend to prioritise morality both as a target indicator and a desirable personality trait of their children. Another priority is the child’s well-being. It is viewed both as a desirable educational outcome and a necessary prerequisite  for achieving the family’s educational goals. The study revealed that parents of different age groups approach the goals of family education differently. Below are the most popular traits that most parents strive to educate in their children: kindness, responsibility, honesty, determination, and independence. In total, the parents mentioned 93 qualities in different combinations.  All the given qualities have been analyzed using the Five Factors Model.  The study identified the traits favoured by parents from different age groups. It was found that the parents from older age groups focus on ‘self-control’, while the parents of the youngest age group focus on ‘attachment (cooperation)’.

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2021-08-23

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