Family involvement in children's education: an exploratory study based on middle class parents.

Authors

  • Luciana Bittencourt Fevorini
  • José Fernando Bitencourt Lomônaco Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Psicologia

Keywords:

family, family crisis, parent-school relationships, children’s achievement

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the involvement of both middle class and upper middle class parents in their children’s education. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 21 parents whose children attend private schools. The analysis of the results has revealed that, because they are deeply involved in their children’s learning, parents are willing to take an active part in teaching their kids positive values as well as the importance of discipline. Some suggestions have been made for the school to develop an effective school-parent partnership, establishing symmetrical relationships and co-responsibility with parents, and maintaining an open-mind dialogue around children’s problems

Author Biographies

Luciana Bittencourt Fevorini

Doutora pelo Instituto de Psicologia da Universidade de São Paulo e Orientadora Educacional e Pedagógica do Colégio Equipe em São Paulo

José Fernando Bitencourt Lomônaco, Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Psicologia

Professor Associado do Instituto de Psicologia da Universidade de São Paulo e membro titular da Academia Paulista de Psicologia

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Published

2019-05-27

Issue

No. 28 (2009)

Section

Artigos

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