Abstract
This paper explores, using the data of fieldwork conducted in X city, the impact of family resource on newcomer childrenʼs adaptation to school in Japan. The result demonstrates that not only educational resource but also membership resource, deriving from family relationships, contributes to childrenʼs performances in school. Living with both parents together and participation in religious activities, in particular, reinforce the authority of parents as a moral basis and help self-discipline of children, and as a result promote childrenʼs positive adaptation to school.
