Communication family has an important role in the education of children. Unfortunately, not all families are aware of this, so the communication function is not carried out optimally which can affect in children's education not running optimally. This study focuses on knowing how the role of family communication patterns on children's education through two orientations, namely conformity orientation and conversation orientation. The informants used in this study were students and their parents at SMP-SMK N 1 Atap Pandanarum using qualitative research methods and a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques used was interviews and observations conducted on six informants, three students of SMP-SMK N 1 Atap Pandanarum and three parents of the students. The results showed that family communication patterns have an important role in children's education in students of SMP-SMK N 1 Atap
Pandanarum. The application of conversation orientation is characterized by open
communication, effective communication and two-way communication and the application of
conformity orientation which is characterized by the application of shared values, beliefs and
attitudes and decision making.
Keywords: Family communication pattern, conformity orientation, conversation
orientation children education