The Influence Of Parental Attitude On Students Academic Performance In Junior Science Secondary Schools

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Abstract
This study investigated Influence of Parental Attitude on Students Academic Performance in Junior Science Secondary Schools in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State. Survey design was adopted for the study and simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of four hundred and twenty (420) respondents and questionnaire administered to them. The instrument was validated by experts in Taraba State University and research test and measurement.
The data collected were analyzed with the aid of simple percentage. The findings revealed that parents in Jalingo disliked educating a girl-child mostly when they have a male child, many parents in Jalingo had negative attitude towards educating their children and even when parents have the needed resources they still found it difficult to educate their children. Culture, tradition and religion made no room for children to go to school and be educated, the fear of schooling might block the chance of marriage for the girl-child, early marriage and negative perception of parents towards educating children were some of the factors responsible for poor parental attitude towards their children education.
It was recommended, that greater encouragement should be given to children at home to go to schools, with government making free education for children at all levels of our educational system. It was also recommended that incentive must be given to women by way of employment and promotion opportunities to encourage them learn and take up interesting and challenging careers, which would give them the security and income they need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What factors influence a child’s academic performance in school?
Educated parents may also have library at home, stocked with novels, encyclopedia and other educational books and educational audio visual tapes. When children make use of these materials, it will enhance their intellect. Also, hereditary factor could also influence a child’s academic performance in school.
Does student attitude affect academic performance?
As a result, the growth-oriented students got higher grades than the fixed-minded students. The more difficult the material became, the harder they worked, motivating themselves and staying positive. There’s clearly a huge impact of student attitude on academic performance.
Do parents’ educational backgrounds affect students’ academic performance in Nigeria?
There has been an outcry against the poor performance of students in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in Nigeria. This research investigated the difference between the academic performance of students from parents with high educational background and students from parents with low educational background.
What is the relationship between parents and students in school?
In schools, whatever problems that children go through regarding academics and other areas, they normally communicate to their parents. Parents are sources of security, encouragement and help their children in providing solutions to their problems. but they also learn, how to interact and socialize with others.