The study tried to recognize the role of mosulian families to orient their children to follow a culture that suits the arabic and islamic community and rejects other forms of foreign cultures . The present study explore the opinion of mosulian families of how to deal with concepts concerning cultural transportation , methods of education , the personal role of parents in educating their children , the sex discrimination among members of the family , the religious principals and the political orientation . The study reached a conclusion that the role of msulian families in cultural development is positive , with the exception of their negative role in political affairs .