Extent to which Parental Nurture Impacts on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in OKPE Local Government Area Delta State

Abstract

The paper investigates the influence of parental guidance on the academic performance of secondary school students in Okpe Local Government Area (LGA), Delta State. The study has determined the extent to which parental nurture, attention to academic progress, and care impact the academic performance of students. The research method employed was a survey, and a questionnaire was used as the research instrument. The study findings revealed that parents have a significant influence on their children's academic performance, and parental guidance is a critical aspect of effective parenting, which encompasses elements such as nurture, attention, care, rewards, and discipline. The study recommended that parents should take a leading role in supporting their children's education since they are the primary educators and the initial socializers who expose children to the academic and social world. Parents should set high and realistic expectations for their children's educational achievements, as these expectations can motivate their children to perform well academically.