Parental Involvement in Student Success: A Theoretical Perspective.
Part 1: Academic success requires more than just the student.
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Introduction
When the words education, university, or school is expressed, read, or heard, the first thing that comes to mind is students and teachers, primarily because those are the most critical assets to any educational institution. However, there is much more involved than the primary assets of any organization and institution. Though educational institutions are businesses and environments for learning to maintain effective, healthy, and productive progression, it is essential for everyone involved with educational institutions; whether it be parents, administrators, assistant principles, students, or coaches, everyone has a vital role in a students development and academic career. However, parents and guardians play the most pivotal role in a student’s overall success.
Why parents are the most critical assets to children
One of the many reasons parents and guardians play the most pivotal role is that a student’s foundation starts at home.
Parental involvement in the education of students begins at home with the parents providing a safe and healthy environment, appropriate learning experiences, support, and a positive attitude about school. Several studies indicate increased academic achievement with students that have involved parents (Epstein, 2009; Greenwood & Hickman, 1991; Henderson & Berla, 1994; Rumberger et al., 1990; Swap, 1993; Whitaker & Fiore, 2001).
Parents are the primary caregivers of their children by God and law. The habits, actions, beliefs, and practices of parents are seen by children and are imitated, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. Secondly, the household organization and structure, which is the environment, have a critical impact. These two concepts can be separated by the phrase or theory of nurture versus nature. Both are imperative to the development of children when both are nurture and nature are balanced. For example, suppose a student comes from a healthy household, a healthy environment, has financially stable parents, is disciplined, and is loved. In that case, the student will have…
