Exploration of parental support towards their children education in rural areas,a case study of Betinko D.A basic school

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explore parental support towards their children education at Betinko D/A Basic School. The study addressed the following research questions: to what extent do parent’s support their children to do their homework, to what degree do parents assists their children materially and to what extent do parents support their children financially. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. Cross sectional survey with closed ended questionnaire were used to collect data from 87 parents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data with a total reliability of 0.801 cronbach alpha. The result of the study revealed that majority 61(69.10%) of the parents do not support their children’s homework. In addition, it came out from the study that 78(90.10%) of the respondents do not provide material support to their children’s education. It was again revealed that as many as 71(78.60%) respondents do not support their children financially. Based on the findings, it was recommended that School heads should organize termly PTA meetings to create Parents awareness of the need to support their wards. It was again recommended that parents should be encouraged to support the efforts of the government in the provision of educational needs. It was lastly recommended that information center in the study area should advice parents the need for them to be responsible on their children’s education.