The New Culture Movement of the mid-1910s and 1920s sought to introduce Western concepts into Chinese society, fostering a new self-identity rooted in rationality and estrangement from tradition. Advocates of this movement called for a modern way of life, aspiring to adopt the American-style monogamous family. However, not all intellectuals shared this vision. Xueheng School, a group of westernized conservatives, opposed the family revolution, criticizing its idealization of Western customs, particularly those of the United States. They argued that traditional Chinese ethics still held value for modern family life and warned against the erosion of social order and cultural traditions by radical youth. Xueheng scholars emphasized the role of ethics in maintaining societal cohesion and nurturing the moral fabric of the nation, believing that cultural heritage could serve as a foundation for national rejuvenation. Although their views were largely overshadowed by the momentum of the family revolution, their reflections offer a valuable alternative perspective. As westernized conservatives, they sought to balance modernity with national identity, highlighting the importance of Chinese cultural subjectivity—an idea that continues to resonate today.