Parental Influence on the Values Formation of Grade Six Pupils in Pook Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Our children today are growing up in a society that is influenced primarily with different factors. Their behavior is the factor that influences their education. In the formation of character, no other influences count so much as the influence of the home because forming values starts during childhood. Parents must play a big responsibility in guiding and teaching their children. They are the first and probably the most influencing socialization agents that should serve as models to their children who frequently imitate the behaviors they see.

METHODS

The descriptive survey method was used to determine the demographic profile of the respondents and the factors affecting the values formation of pupils as perceived by the teachers and parent of pupils in Pook Elementary School. The descriptive study involved the gathering of data regarding current conditions to answer questions concerning the situation. This study equally used the development of an intervention program based on the research findings. The researchers used simple random sampling.

RESULTS

Pook Elementary School experienced lots of common values that affect the values formation of pupils as perceived by the teachers. It was observed that many of children today are lack of good behavior due to some factors like family by which the attitude possessed by the pupils was affected with the way they are nurtured by their parents. Pupils usually do things that they see on their parents. The attitude presented by the pupils was based on their experiences at home, social and the effect of the environment itself.

DISCUSSIONS

To produce the problem regarding the values showed by the pupils, the study found a positive and effective way to improve the pupils' relationship with parents, teachers, and other pupils. In order to develop high moral values among the learners, the school organized family day wherein the spirit of cooperation and openness between parents, teachers, and pupils are shown. Parents are also giving proper discipline to their child so that at their young age they develop moral values that children must possess.