Impact of Parental Involvement on Academic Performance of Children

The present study investigated the impact of parental involvement on the academic achievement of students enrolled in public higher secondary schools in Tehsil Muridke, District Sheikhupura. Grounded in the theoretical perspective that parents serve as children’s first educators, the research aimed to examine the extent of parental involvement in academic activities and to analyze its relationship with students’ academic performance. A quantitative approach was adopted using a descriptive survey design. The target population comprised male and female students aged 15–19 years studying in first- and second-year classes. A sample of 230 students was selected through simple random sampling. Data was collected using a self-developed structured questionnaire consisting of 32 close-ended items on a five-point Likert scale. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between parental involvement and academic achievement (r = .44, p < .01). Regression analysis further indicated that parental involvement significantly predicted students’ academic performance, even after controlling for demographic variables. The study concludes that both home-based and school-based parental involvement practices substantially contribute to improved academic outcomes.