What was the confucian ideal regarding families in china? what specific needs were families expected to meet?

The Confucian ideal regarding Chinese families is strictly hierarchical. It basically favors the older than the young ones and females are supposed to be subordinated to men. The women are expected to stay at home and educate their sons and do the household chores while men work for the family. The Confucian ideal also encourages the family to have sons rather than having daughters.

Chinese society was formed throughout the family. The family was supposed to provide for its constituents' needs, including the education of children, maintenance of unmarried daughters, and care of the old. At the same time, all House members were required to relinquish their individual requirements to serve the family as a whole.