The article is devoted to the analysis of the influence of family relations and parenting styles on the emotional development and tendency of adolescents to aggression. The importance of family atmosphere, educational attitudes and parent-child relationships for the formation of healthy emotional and social competences is examined. Different styles of family upbringing, such as authoritarian, hyperparenting, partnering and others, and their impact on child behaviour are described. It is also highlighted how lack of emotional closeness and abuse can lead to aggressive displays and deviant behaviour in adolescents. The article highlights key aspects related to the family situation, types of upbringing and their impact on the child’s personal development and adaptation in society. A comprehensive approach to preventing aggression and forming harmonious interaction within the family is proposed