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 predominance of nuclear families and families with one or two children, have been affecting and reducing the educational influence of parents on their children. In addition, the Ministry has been promoting community programs for increasing personal contacts and exchange of experiences among parents. To cope with the anticipated drastic changes in social circumstances surrounding families, it is required for the Ministry to take comprehensive measures regarding family education with the close cooperation of other organs concerned.