Parents’ Lack of Involvement in School Activities: An Analysis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Parents are significant persons in school because they show support for their children who are particularly important when they face academic hurdles or other challenges with friendships or extra-curricular activities. Also, being involved in all school activities manifests that parents care about their child's education and schooling which will probably boost his self-esteem on schooling.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive design of research to answer the specific question regarding parents' lack of involvement in school activities. The study used a descriptive-correlation research design. Descriptive research involves the collection of data to test the hypothesis or to answer questions concerning the current status of the subject of the study. The design was used since the study aims to describe the extent of parents' involvement in school activities.

RESULTS

The respondents of the study were 6 selected teachers from Pedro A. Paterno National High School. The results of the study show the parents lack involvement in school activities is due to the following: (1) due to the location of their residences to school; (2) financial problems; (3) could not meet the realization of school goals and objectives.

DISCUSSIONS

As a result, children whose parents stay involved in scholastic activities are more likely to have more self-motivation and tend to achieve better grades of their backgrounds than those children whose parents lack involvement in school activities.