the ability of the family to realize the function of upbringing, development and socialization of the child. Most researchers associate it with the psychological atmosphere, the system of interpersonal relations, the nature of relations with children and their interests, needs, as well as with the level of psychological, pedagogical and general culture of parents, the way of life of the family, its structure, and the individual and typological characteristics of parents. Based on the importance of the family and family upbringing, the social pedagogue considers the family as one of the main objects of his professional activity, the most important component of the social situation of the child’s development.