Family traditions as they are viewed by contemporary Russian teenagers

Abstract

The article investigates the phenomenon of "family traditions" as it is viewed in Russian psychological and pedagogical researches and by children of teen-age. The author considers a related category "tradition", defines major characteristics of family traditions, singles out their components, observes pedagogical value of family traditions, supports the necessity to keep family traditions and create new ones. The author presents teenagers' views about family traditions at the present stage. The article is addressed to teaching staff, educators, child and youth counsellors, scientific researchers. © 2014 Taylor & Francis Group.