Introduction
The parental involvement in the children’s education is a globally accepted fact which represents an effective motivating factor for the children. The involvement of the parent in the education of their children might comprise the techniques to increase the relationship and success towards the education. Aside from the aid of the teachers, the parents are encouraged to positively influence their children in pursuance towards their success. The devotion of parents in supporting their children can definitely increase the relationship between the parents and their children.
Background and Problem Statement
Filipinos, the people of the Philippines, preserved their culture, tradition, and values that can reflect in the family bonds. The family members enjoy the close bonds because of the extended families that live together under one roof. This is a normal norm in the Filipino family to enhance and preserve the values, in the future pass it to the next generation. Because of the strong family ties and close relationships, the parents have an obvious influence in the lives of their children. The parents are often taken as a model for inspiration, guardian, and adviser of the children in learning. And because of this fact, how far do the parents contribute in the success of their children’s education?
Research Aim and Objectives
The main aim of the study is to discover the essential factors that might contribute in the role of parents in influencing the education of their children. In order to satisfy this aim, there are three objectives that should be considered. First is to recognize importance of education among the Filipino families. Second is to identify the socio-economic status of the families. And third is to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of parent’s contribution in the education of their children.
Literature Review
The culture and tradition of the Filipinos is unique. From birth to old age, the family members are keeping the close ties between them. This means that an ideal Filipino family has a member that includes the grandparents. This unique characteristic of the Filipino family affects the other generations. In terms of the education, it is the responsibility of the parents to provide the education on their children. However, the socio-economic status of the family plays an important in the educational level of the children. This means that rich or wealthy family up to the middle-class family can provide the continuous education for their children – from primary to tertiary school. On the other hand, the average family up to the considered poor family has a limitation in responding to the literacy needs of their children. It is explained to the recognizable inconsistency and big years in gap in education. Still, sending their children in schools are the priorities of the parents as part of the fundamentals of civilization. The country, in holistic view, is in the pursuance of three objectives: poverty alleviation, social equity, and sustainable economic growth. Both the parents and government believe that with the help of education, poverty can be reduced, the divided societies will be equal in rights and treatment, and the economy can be robust because of the increase in opportunities. The country manifested as a human capital that are essential in the countries under the capitalism. And with the help of education, there is a significant result in human development. As an assessment of the educators, sociologists, and even clinicians, the influence of parents draws an effect on the behavior, literacy level, and overall development of the child. It is because of the significant parental care in the family; the parent can participate in the education of the children, influence them, and even manipulate their children or creating the decision on which the parents are right and appropriate for their children. However, this type of autonomy of the parents over their children has positive and negative effects.
Methodology
The suggested method in the study is the use of survey and interview. In the first phase of the method, the survey using the design of Likert Scale will be conducted on the 100 participants. The participants are comprised with the students and working class with the age range of 15-35 years. The survey has the intentions to reveal the perception of the students and working people regarding the importance and influence of the parents in their education. On the other hand, the interview will take effect on the 5 teachers/educators and 5 parents. The interview will draw the analysis regarding the techniques of the parents in influencing the education of their children and the recognition of the teachers in the success of their students.
References:
Eder, J.F., (2006) Gender Relations and Household Economic Planning in the Rural Philippines, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 37(3)
Schiller, K.S., Khmelkov, V.T., & Wang, X-Q., (2002) Economic Development and the Effects of Family Characteristics on Mathematics Achievement, Journal of Marriage and Family, 64
UNDP, (2003) Country Level Impact Assessment (CLIA): The Philippines, United Nations Development Programme [Online] Available at: http://www.undp.org/evaluation/documents/CLIA-Philippines.pdf [Accessed 29 July 2010].
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