parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

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Advantages for the pupil
Improved grades
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It has been proved, beyond doubt, that parental involvement leads to an
improvement in the academic achievements of students. This is irrespective ofthe
sodo-economic class to which the family belongs.
* Increased security and emotional stability
Students who are aware that their parents are interested in their school work,
experience emotional stability and security and are better able to adjust to school
and better able to overcome any problems which they may encounter, such as
behavioural and learning problems.
* Decreased drop-out rates
Research has shown that the likelihood ofpupils leaving school without completing
their studies is greatly reduced when their parents are actively involved in their
studies.
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Advantages for parents
Feeling of fulfilment
All parents are interested in their children's education and would like to contribute
in some way. This is true regardless of the socio-economic class to which the
parent belongs. The problem is that many parents do not know how to contribute.
Once parental involvement has been instituted in a school, the parents can be
taught how to become a partner in their child's education. This leads to a sense
of fulfilment for many parents.