Numerous authors have presented their definition of a family, but the term represents something different for each of us. We can agree that its influence on a child's upbringing is undeniable and unique. The family has an individual approach that enables it to directly shape the child in a social, intellectual, physical, emotional and cognitive sense. Therefore, it is necessary to observe the family as a system and the structural changes that have occurred within it over the years. Over time, the family as an institution went through numerous critical periods, and despite forecasts of its disintegration, it survived. Adequate family atmosphere was undoubtedly helpful, as well as good family relations, without which its survival would not have been possible. In order for relationships within the family to remain permanently good, it is important to constantly work on yourself, your knowledge and skills, both parenting and life. It is desirable that parents constantly acquire new and expand already existing pedagogical knowledge in order to be able to adapt them to the child's current stage of development and adapt their educational style, which will contribute to successful educational activities in the family. Parental maturity is also an important prerequisite for successful family upbringing. Young adulthood is considered an ideal and desirable period for parenting, and it is characterized by already formed personalities who are ready to take on the responsibility of raising a child. The maturity of the parents is linked to the favorable economic conditions that the family should provide for the child. A family with a stable economic status is able to provide the child with all the necessary material conditions for his normal and smooth growth and development. Therefore, the family as such can promote educational activities through democratic relations where everyone has the right to their opinion, expression and where differences are accepted without fear of rejection