As the essence of the socialist core value system,the spirit of the times,an effective breakthrough point for the new generation of peasant workers to cultivate the socialist core values,must be vigorously promoted.Surveys show that the new generation of migrant workers generally advocates and possesses the spirit of the times which are chiefly influenced by the social environment,the family background and the individual factors.Among these factors,the environment of network media,individual values and innovative spirits,and intergenerational transmission of family cultural capital are decisive and positive.Therefore,to cultivate the time spirit of the new generation of peasant workers,social events should be positively and objectively reported to guide the public opinions,the individual values and innovative spirits should be strengthened,the education resources should be better incorporated and the family cultural capital should be enriched.