Along with the advancement of society and technology, education is becoming increasingly indispensable for daily life. Different educational model shapes different children’s character that have a great influence in their life. Understanding is of importance to the transformation of educational ideas and different practices of education. Rousseau was a famous educator and he insisted that children should be educate in the nature without any control. This paper is stimulated by Rousseau’s educational ideas in The Glass Castle and illustrates the enlightenment of China. Besides, it also shows the importance of natural education and family values in one’s life.