Family education in China can be traced back to ancient times, and Confucius can be regarded as the originator of family education in China. Confucius was a thinker, educator and founder of Confucianism in ancient China. He had a profound understanding and influence on the importance of family education. Confucius advocated family education, focused on cultivating filial piety, etiquette and moral quality, and emphasized parents' responsibilities and role models. China's educational thought had a far-reaching influence on family education, and it continues to this day.