The topic of this final thesis says about the role of the family in the upbringing of a gifted child. In this work it's explained the term family and it's role in upbringing, and how should an optimal family look like so a gifted child has a successful development and so that his talent is encouraged. The term ability is explained, it's components also and the capacity and personality features of a gifted child. The family characteristics are explained as a factor of impact on the development of giftedness, and the needs of a gifted child are pointed out as a factor that a family should satisfy. It's described how should upbring a gifted child. For example, in the process of upbringing you should teach a gifted child how to be self-disciplined and to achieve that, inside the family you should : set a clear set of rules, allow the child to learn through natural consequences, upbringing with rewarding, set clear limits, give a child a choice and encourage him. It, also explains what it should be avoided in the upbringing of a gifted child so that he could accomplish his potential.