Parents' Involvement in Children's Academic Life: A comparative study between Private and Government schools in Peren District

Abstract

Education has always been recognized as a powerful force that molds and shapes both the individual and society. It not only imparts knowledge and skills but also instills values, attitudes, and habits that guide people throughout life. For a child, the journey of education begins long before entering school, starting within the family. Parents are the first and most influential teachers, introducing children to the world of culture, traditions, language, and moral values. These early experiences form the foundation for formal education, determining how a child perceives learning and adapts to academic environments. Parental involvement in education is much more than fulfilling material needs. It includes emotional support, encouragement, and consistent participation in academic activities. Parents influence children’s development in multiple dimensions physical, intellectual, emotional, and social. Their responsibility does not end when children start school; rather, it continues in new forms such as helping their children in doing their homeworks, attending school meetings, encouraging curiosity, and maintaining communication with teachers. A home environment that values education motivates children to pursue learning with enthusiasm and persistence. Schools, in turn, provide platforms where parental involvement is visible and impactful. This paper aims to study and compare the parents of government and Private schools’ students of Peren district in relation to parental involvement in school, at home, and through the Parent Teacher Association in the academic life of students. Also, to compare between the male and female parents of both private and government schools in their child’s Academic life.