The study of family language policy is a new fi eld in the study of language policy and planning. In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to the Western language learning. This paper summarizes the basic theories, research methods and contents of family language policy research. The study of family language policy is not only of great theoretical signifi cance to the study of language policy and planning in China, but also of practical signifi cance for solving problems. The article holds that the western research and experience can provide some inspiration and reference for domestic research.
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