The question of the competent and correct development of the child is quite important since based on the knowledge and skills laid down in childhood, all the subsequent future is laid. The role of parents is significant because these are the people who are around throughout the child’s life, share their own experiences, support, and motivate their children. A good parent takes an active part in the child’s life and their formation as a person. Although some parents are aware of their importance in the child’s development, there are still those who do not seek to work on the development of their children, and both these groups can subsequently observe the results of their choice.
Parents who help children in difficult situations, work together on homework, play educational games can observe how the child develops. In family settings, children gain different experiences by performing various activities (Ceka & Murati 61). Along with development comes an interest in a particular subject. In the end, the child has a formed character, way of thinking, and interests; they become a fully formed personality. This is followed by education, which parents should also supervise (Yulianti et al. 10). Parents should not have a total impact on their child when choosing a further path, but as adults, they can give practical and necessary advice to which the child can listen.
The child’s upbringing takes place for a significant amount of time until the child can make decisions independently and consciously. The difference between children brought up by parents who were endowed with attention is quite substantial. The contrasts between them and children who were abandoned in childhood and adolescence are apparent. Lara & Sarakosti claim that parents with a high degree of involvement have children with a higher level of achievement, unlike those who have not been involved in child development (4). Undoubtedly, parents have various reasons why they cannot devote enough time to their children, such as heavy workloads, unwillingness, or inability to raise children. Such situations will affect every area of the child’s life and will lead to inevitable negative consequences.
Children who do not receive parental love and affection can grow aggressive and unhappy. This will ultimately affect their relationships with the people around them and may also impact their psychological perception of themselves. Children may realize that if their parents ignore them, then something is wrong with them, and they will work on themselves, trying to fix what they think can cause such an attitude in adults. In the end, realizing that the child has corrected everything in himself, and the parents has not changed their perspective, children stop loving the world and their lives.
In addition, there are cases when parents do not shift responsibility for raising a child from themselves to an educational institution. This decision is also incorrect since the role of the parent, in this case, is irreplaceable. Parents’ participation in children’s education begins at home with the fact that adults provide a safe and healthy environment, learning experience, support, and a positive attitude to school (Đurišić & Bunijevac 140). Assistance in training, development, and education of values will always primarily lie with parents. It is adult relatives who should tell the child about what is good and what is evil, how to behave in society, help with homework, and pay close attention to the child’s interests.
In conclusion, the role of parents in the upbringing of children is an essential and integral part. Because children need love and warmth, education, development, explanations about good and evil, as well as careful control. Without this, children grow angry, dissatisfied, have no success in work, business, and relationships. Problems with the society also generate negative feelings in children and make life difficult and unbearable. It is vital to take a responsible approach to a child’s upbringing to grow a powerful personality.
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