November 18, 2025
In the 20th issue of Maarif Magazine, we invite you to rethink the family in the education ecosystem; with this issue, we aspire to contribute to the literatüre and open new doors for practice.
ALL HAPPY FAMILIES
Hundreds of scientific studies conducted in different geographies, different systems, and over different decades point to the same conclusion: The family is the most significant determinant of a child's academic success. The home climate, the family's sociocultural capital, and their attitude toward education have a far greater impact than the physical conditions of school buildings, curriculum design, teaching methods, or educational technologies. Any approach that views education solely as a process of imparting knowledge overlooks the foundation that the family silently builds. Therefore, when considering how to provide our children with a better education, we must not neglect to consider the family. We must remember that the fundamental function of the family is the sense of belonging and security it provides. A person who does not feel safe will be terribly lonely and vulnerable to all kinds of abuse. A family environment in which a person can flourish freely cannot be achieved solely through rigid rules and the imitation of rigid behavioral patterns. To the extent that we act with awareness of our responsibilities to the world and to each other, We can create a living space that respects human dignity, protects privacy, and does not neglect aesthetic sensitivity and basic needs. When a child finds a space within their family where they can feel safe, respected, and find meaning, school can build a world based on that sense of belonging. In this issue of the International Education Journal, we consider the family as the fundamental foundation of education. This issue, which includes theoretical discussions alongside field applications, historical backgrounds as well as contemporary issues, serves as an invitation to seek that essence that makes "all happy families" similar in the famous opening line of Anna Karenina.
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