For children, the home is the first place for character formation.
Parents have a tremendous role to play in the education of their children.
It has been pointed out, however, that recent social trends, including the increase of nuclear families and of families with one or two children have resulted in a reduction of the educational influence of parents on their children. In addition, the Ministry has been promoting community programs to increase personal contacts and exchange of experiences among parents in order to develop the educational functions of the home and the community. With a view to enriching family education and activating educational functions of the community, the Ministry should take comprehensive steps in close cooperation with other organs concerned.