Research that Benefits Children and Families

There are many topics that came to mind when trying to find a topic that I would like to have the means and knowledge to conduct a research on. One that struck my attention despite the fact that it has been the study for many years is “Parenting Styles, and its impact in Delinquency. As everything evolves and changes, so have parenting styles need to change in order to adapt to the different needs of young children.

We have various types of parenting styles such as Authoritative, Rewarding, Inductive, and Authoritarian. Many articles have examined the association between harsh discipline practices and negative outcomes, such as aggression and delinquency. Authoritarian parenting was associated with more delinquency, while authoritative with less delinquency.

I believe that the findings of my research will reinforce the importance parenting has in the present and future well being of the children and future adults. It is of vital importance that society realizes how vital it is to proper care for their children in order to avoid future problems as they become adults.

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Among the various issues that I have found important interesting and relevant to research, in regards to early childhood and its impact in the development of a child is “Parent Involvement”. These are the subtopics I would like to focus on:

a)    The influence “Parent Involvement” has in the student’s achievement

b)    Ways to foster “Parent Involvement”

c)    Reasons why “Parent Involvement” declines as children get older

d)    The impact Male/Dads participation has in the child’s school achievement

The reason why I choose this topic is because; I have observed the lack of participation from the parents in the education of their children. I worked for many years in the field of early childhood for a head start program, and I have seen very little if noon improvement of the parents involvement in the various events, meeting and conferences. It seems that parent involvement is been placed at the end of parents list due to various reasons that I would like to research. As a working mom with 3 children and going to school I can relate to many of the parents that find it difficult to participate in their child’s school, but at the same time I  can say that it is not impossible if you try and prioritize your numerous commitments for the better of your children current and future education. I have also come across those parents that do not understand the importance their predication has in the development of their child and how it can impact their future achievement.

I would really appreciate any insights you may have regarding this topic, experiences or thoughts. If you have any good resources you would like to share that will provide me with valuable information that I could use n my research of “Parent Involvement”.  Have found some articles that I would like to share with you in regards to this topic:

Resources:

Article: Graue, Elizabeth; Clements, Melissa A.; Reynolds, Arthur J.. Education Policy Analysis Archives, v12 n72 Dec 2004. (EJ853535) More than Teacher Directed or Child Initiated: Preschool Curriculum Type, Parent Involvement, and Children’s Outcomes in the Child-Parent Centers. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Research Database.

Article: Webster-Stratton, Carolyn; Reid, M. Jamila; Stoolmiller, Mike. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, v49 n5 p471-488 May 2008. (EJ812883) Preventive Conduct Problems and Improving School Readiness: Evaluation if the incredible Years and Child Training Programs in High Risk Schools. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Research Database.