Lack of parental involvement at a local elementary school negatively affects the academic success of the students

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Lack of parental involvement at a local elementary school negatively affects the academic success of the students.

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Abstract

This research project examines the importance of parental involvement as well as the consequences of their lack of involvement in their children education. Parental involvement in the education of their children is undoubtedly of great significance in the academic achievement of the student. This paper also investigates the reasons as to why some parents don't get fully involved, as it has been observed that not all parents participate actively in the education process of their children. The ways through which schools and teachers can have parents get involved actively in educating their kids at home is also closely examined in this paper.

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Outline

Lack of parental involvement at a local elementary school negatively affects the academic success of the students

Chapter I: Introduction

Chapter one examines the background of the proposal topic (Lack of Parental Involvement in Education and how it affects children and their academic success) by bringing out the statement of the problem.

The purpose of the study and research questions has also been stated. In chapter two the secondary information relating to parental involvement in their children's academic process has been examined and related to the performance of the child. This has been based on the previous studies carried on the topic.

Problem Statement

As observed by Bryan (2005) it is very likely for student to perform below their potential if parents are not actively involved in their academic progress. However, despite this problem parents as seen still not to be fully involved in their children school activities. As revealed by Wanat (1992), this problem is mainly as a result of lack of time or expertise in the side of the parent.