THE IMPORTANT OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN BARANGAY 152 BAGONG BARIO CALOOCAN CITY

Abstract

Parental commitment is a crucial aspect of raising children. It serves as the foundation for a child's development, significantly contributing to their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Being a parent goes beyond mere physical presence—it involves actively engaging in a child's life, offering consistent support, and nurturing their overall well-being. Providing encouragement and emotional support helps children feel comfortable communicating without fear of judgment or mistreatment. It is also important to offer guidance in a way that children can understand and accept. A quantitative research design was utilized for this study by employing a survey questionnaire to gather data. The researchers selected parents from Barangay. 152 Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City, aiming for a total of fifty (50) respondents to strengthen the research process. To ensure a fair representation of the population, the study will implement a simple random sampling technique, allowing each individual an equal chance of being selected. This approach enhances the representativeness of the sample and contributes to the validity of the results, as outlined in "Mathematical Statistics" by Lawrence M. Leemis (2020). The results of the analysis and interpretation of the respondents' profiles are as follows:

In terms of age, the study included fifty respondents, with twenty individuals (40%) aged 51 or above, making this the largest age group. In contrast, only one respondent (2%) was below 20 years of age.

Regarding sex, twenty-six respondents were female and twenty-four were male, indicating a slight majority of female participants.

In terms of civil status, the majority were married, with twenty-nine respondents (58%) falling into this category, compared to fourteen (28%) who were single.

Finally, with respect to length of residency, eighteen out of the fifty respondents reported residing in Barangay 152, Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City. Under R.A. 6972, the main objective is to provide early childhood care and development services aimed at ensuring the protection and holistic development of children aged six years and below. A key component of this program is the strengthening of the Child Protection System at the barangay level, as this is a crucial step toward fostering the full potential of every child. Barangays serve as the first point of contact for children, making them essential in implementing and sustaining child protection efforts.