This article outlines the findings of empirical research on the socio-pedagogical factors influencing preteen children in orphanages in shaping their views about their own families and the family as a spiritual ideal. The study identifies three key components of how children perceive the family as a spiritual ideal: emotional, informational, and behavioral. The research was conducted based on specific criteria (informative-cognitive, motivational-valuable, and activity-based), indicators, and levels (medium, high, and low). It also considered the principles governing spiritual development and the factors that contribute to personal spiritual transformation. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of socio-pedagogical conditions, such as considering the age, gender, and social background of children in orphanages when shaping their perceptions of family as a spiritual ideal. In addition, creating a supportive educational environment through fostering family-like connections is crucial for the formation of these perceptions. The integration of socio-pedagogical efforts to enhance children's personal experiences is also important in shaping their views of the family as a spiritual ideal. The results of this study support the effectiveness of the research approach, particularly in terms of age and gender differences in the development of these ideas among preteen children in orphanages.
