BRIDGING HOME AND SCHOOL:THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON PRIMARY STUDENTS

Abstract

The research aims to examine the effect of parents’ involvement on the education of their children at the primary level and to identify the factors influencing parental participation in children's educational activities. This research adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed among 100 parents and 50 teachers from selected primary schools of tehsil Jahanian, District Khanewal. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods including frequencies, percentages, and variance with the help of SPSS software. The findings of the study revealed that parental involvement has a significant impact on children’s academic achievement, motivation, and classroom behavior. The results indicated that students whose parents actively participate in their education such as helping with homework, communicating with teachers, and attending school meetings tend to perform better academically and demonstrate higher levels of discipline and motivation. However, the study also identified several barriers to parental involvement, including low parental education levels, limited awareness about the importance of education, economic constraints, and weak communication between schools and families. The study concludes that strengthening collaboration between parents and schools can significantly enhance students’ educational outcomes. It is recommended that schools organize regular parent–teacher meetings, awareness programs, and workshops to encourage greater parental participation in children's education.