The essence of the purpose of family education is the question of what kind of person children are trained to be. It is the starting point and destination of the guiding ideology and direction of family education, and it exists objectively. The goal of family education refers to the final result achieved by family education activities. Family is the cell of society, and its fate is closely linked with society. Therefore, the family education goal is consistent with the national education goal.

The purpose of family education must adapt to the political and economic system of today's society, fully consider the physical and mental development of family members, follow the characteristics and possibilities of children's development, implement education that has been developed in all aspects, and cultivate talents that meet the needs of society and society.

The purpose of family education is directly related to the concept of parents or elders to educate their children. It should be recognized that in the family environment, regardless of whether parents' words and deeds are subjective, children are receiving education objectively and can achieve certain goals.