Abstract: The article highlights the significance of having children in the life of the Kyrgyz people, emphasizing its connection with the nation's natural, spiritual, and moral values. The tragedy of childlessness is illustrated through the example of the wealthy Jakyp from the "Manas" epic. Despite his wealth, Jakyp is troubled by the fact that he has no heirs to inherit his wealth and no one to protect his people in his old age. The article discusses the concept of children in folk pedagogy and the necessity of children for a person. It also examines the role of family, particularly natural caregivers, in raising children, and the importance of customs and traditions passed down through generations.
Keywords: Kyrgyz ethnopedagogy, moral values, spiritual development, having children, upbringing, traditions, family, harmony, culture, nature, folk traditions, human