ContentsChinese Abstract2English Abstract31. Introduction41.1 Background of the Study41.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study41.3 Structure of the Thesis52. Literature Review52.1 Studies at Home and Abroad63. Theoretical Framework73.1 Educational Teleology73.2 Hofstedes Framework Culture Dimension83.3 Enlightenment of Confucianism94. Comparison of American and Chinese Parenting94.1 Difference Between American and Chinese Parenting Goals94.2 Difference Between American and Chinese Parent-child Relationship114.2.1 Difference in Parents Protection to Children114.2.2 Difference in Parents Expectation to Children124.3 Difference Between the Role of Parents in China and the US134.4 Difference Between American and Chinese Parenting Modes144.4.1 Different Concept of Parenting144.4.2 Different Assessment155. Factors of Difference in American and Chinese Parenting165.1 Difference in Traditional Culture165.2 Difference in Economic Condition165.3 Difference in Thinking176. Conclusion176.1 Major Findings176.2 Limitations18References191中美家庭教育差异研究以小欢喜和摩登家庭为例摘 要家庭是社会的基本单元，不仅是人与人结成的社会经济组织，也是社会文化的浓缩体。中西方相异的文化塑造出不同的家庭文化，不同的家庭文化造就了相异的家庭教育理念、教育方式以及家庭内在关系。本文以摩登家庭和小欢喜两部剧作为案例来探讨中美家庭教育差异，并分析了造成差异的传统文化因素、社会及经济因素、思维因素，深刻地反映了中美家庭教育观的明显差异。这些差异包括中国父母对应试教育和快乐教育的调和、美国父母对孩子自由成长的思考，高标准严要求的中国家庭教育模式和追求自由平等的美国家庭教育模式等，并通过分析这些差异来展现中美家庭教育的利与弊，从而更好地引导中国父母反思亲子关系矛盾，正确地教育引导孩子。关键词：中美家庭教育；差异；小欢喜；摩登家庭2A Study on the Differences Between Chinese and American Family EducationTaking A Little Reunion and Modern Family as examplesAbstractFamily is the basic unit of society, which is not only the social economic organization formed by people, but also the concentrate of social culture. Different culture between Chinese and Western countries shapes diverse family cultures, which further forms various ideas and patterns of family education and internal family relationships. This article uses the dramas of Modern Family and A Little Reunion as examples to explore the differences in family education between China and the United States, and analyzes the traditional cultural factors, society and economic factors, and thinking factors that cause the differences, which deeply reflects the distinct differences in family education between China and the United States. The differences include the reconciliation of Chinese parents examination-oriented education and happy education, the thinking of American parents on the free growth of children, the Chinese family education model with high standards and strict requirements, and the American family education model pursuing freedom and equality. Through analyzing these differences, this article shows the advantages and disadvantages of family education in China and the United States, so as to better guide Chinese parents to reflect on the contradictions between parents and children, and guide their children correctly.Key words: Family education in China and the United States; Differences; A Little Reunion; Modern Family 1. Introduction1.1 Background of the StudyDue to the development of information technology, the development of globalization has penetrated into all aspects of economy, culture, education, etc. International globalization has become closer and closer, while cultural collision is increasingly prominent. Culture is the soft power of a country and the foundation of the development of national education. To understand the social development and education situation of different countries and regions, people in different countries and regions need to enhance mutual trust, strengthen communication and learn from each other. The foundation of mutual trust is a deep understanding of mutual different cultures and values, and cultural industry and cultural cause are the carriers of national cultures and values. At the national level, the development of cultural industry and cultural undertakings has strengthened its international influence and enriched the spiritual life of the domestic people; at the family level, the collision between their own cultural traditions and foreign cultures will help parents understand cultural differences and reflect on how to improve their education methods. Family education is the cornerstone of national education, which is an important part of shaping personal cultural values.Art comes from life, and art is above life. As a product of the development of information technology, TV dramas not only bring sensory enjoyment to human beings, but also serve as a window for concentrated reflection on social problems. A Little Reunion and Modern Family should be typical works of art that focuses on family culture and family education in their respective cultural backgrounds. From these two TV dramas, we can see that there are great differences in family education between China and the United States. Because of this background, this