Exploring parent’s role, involvement and challenges in  the most critical stage of their children’s development

Joemar T. Miñoza; Mayeth S. Elloran

doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.13.2.2625.2023

13 (2) 2023

Exploring parent’s role, involvement and challenges in the most critical stage of their children’s development

Author - Affiliation:

Joemar T. Miñoza - Cebu Technological University - Tuburan, Cebu City

Mayeth S. Elloran - Cebu Technological University - Tuburan, Cebu City

Corresponding author: Joemar T. Miñoza - joemar.minoza@ctu.edu.ph

DOI:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.13.2.2625.2023

Submitted: 26-01-2023
Accepted: 26-04-2023
Published: 27-12-2023

Abstract

The role and involvement of the parents towards their children’s education are indispensable, especially in the formative years. Nowadays, these crucial roles and involvement have been confronted by the uprising economic constraints in the Philippines, especially in the rural areas. Furthermore, empirical literature reported decreasing parental involvement. Hence, the study aims to explore parent’s role, involvement, and challenges in the education of their children in the formative years. This study used a qualitative method of research employing a phenomenological method of investigation to gather necessary data through an interview guide from 8 informants who were purposively chosen. Three major themes were elicited: Parents’ role as Replica, Guide, and Provider; Limited involvement due to educational attainment, poverty, and livelihood; and Parents’ involvement as an immense factor in children’s success, which implies that parents were fully aware of their respective roles and that poverty, educational attainment, and their livelihood are the key factors affecting their roles. It was further revealed that despite financial challenges, informants were still having a positive attitude towards the value of education in the success of their children. It is concluded that informants are well aware of their respective roles and involvement in the education of their parents leading them to have a positive attitude on the value of education for their children. It is recommended that extension or cause-oriented programs be conceptualized to help parents in performing their respective crucial roles.

Keywords

Cebu; education; parental roles; parental involvement; phenomenology; Philippines qualitative

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Miñoza, J. T., & Elloran, M. S. (2023). Exploring parent’s role, involvement and challenges in the most critical stage of their children’s development. Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science – Social Sciences, 13(2), 55-66. doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.13.2.2625.2023

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.13.2.2625.2023