Objective. Review studies that have analysed the relationship of bullying/cyberbullying with variables in the family context. Method. Systematic review, based on the Prisma protocol, of the documents recorded in the main psychology databases, including the keywords bullying/cyberbullying and family/parents, between 2004 and 2017. 74 articles met the listing criteria. Results. The review revealed the following family variables associated with each role: victims of bullying: authoritarian, punitive or permissive fathers/mothers; dysfunctional households, low family harmony, conflict, poor communication; they receive many criticism, under parental support/care or over-protection; (b) cyber victims: authoritarian or negligent fathers/mothers, family conflicts, under parental support, distant parents, negative emotional ties; (c) bullying attackers: authoritarian, punitive or permissive fathers/mothers, dysfunctional homes, disputes between fathers/mothers, domestic violence, are rejected, critical and unaffected; (D) cyber aggressors: authoritarian, negligent or permissive fathers/mothers and family conflicts. Finally, protective factors emerged: parents who are democratic, balanced, free from domestic conflicts, family cohesion, quality interactions, easy communication between parents, parents support their children, are close to each other and encourage safe attachment. Conclusion. Some family variables may be relevant, although the likelihood of becoming a victim or perpetrator of bullying and cyberbullying are influenced by other factors, such as personal ones.