Students' Stories as a Means of Enhancing Parental Involvement in School

This article investigates the role of student narratives as a means to enhance parental involvement in schools, focusing specifically on conflict resolution with teenagers. Drawing on a seminar organized at a local Parents" School, the study engaged parents in an online workshop in which they worked with real, anonymized narratives from students describing conflict situations at home. These narratives were used as practical tools enabling parents to apply conflict resolution theories and strategies collaboratively, striving for a deeper understanding of adolescent perspectives. The article includes empirical findings based on a thematic analysis of parents’ reflections and group discussions during the seminar, identifying key themes such as empathy, boundary-setting, communication, collaborative problem solving, and emotional self-regulation. By bridging theory and practice through both narrative pedagogy and empirical data, the study demonstrates the transformative impact of student stories on parent-teacher relationships and provides insights for future parental education initiatives.