parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

6.2.2 Gender of parents I guardians
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Table 2 Frequency distribution according to the gender ofthe parents
(guardians) of tbe standard nine pupils
Gender Frequency %
Male 92 46
Female 108 54
Total 200 100
Table 2 shows that more mothers (54%) than fathers (46%) completed the
questionnaire. The possible reason for this phenomenon is that due to the migrant
labour systems and urbanisation fathers have to leave their families for long
periods of time in order to seek employment elsewhere (Van Niekerk & Meier,
1995:76).
6.2.3 Age of parents (guardians)
Table 3 Frequency distribution according to the age of the parents
(guardians) or the standard nine pupils
Gender Frequency %
30-34 10 5
35-40 47 23,5
41-45 66 33
46-50 37 18,5
51-55 27 13,5
56-60 9 4,5
61 and over 4 2
Total 200 100