THE PLACE OF ETHNOPEDAGOGY IN THE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSON

This article examines the ethnopedagogical and ethno-etiquette elements of Kyrgyz culture relevant to the modern conditions of Kyrgyzstan's development. Identified negative social phenomena include abandoned children, a growing elderly population in nursing homes, mass migration, and the disintegration of traditional families. Analyzed the spiritual principles of Kyrgyz ethnopedagogy: respect for elders, care for the young, and preservation of intergenerational connections. Ethnopedagogy’s main task during social transformation is to form a harmonious, culturally, and morally mature personality. Emphasized the importance of implementing traditional values in public life to preserve family foundations, enrich citizens spiritually, revive national identity, and strengthen cultural heritage.