Why Is Parental Involvement Important?
A synthesis of the research concluded that the evidence is consistent, positive, and convincing: families have a major influence on their childrens achievement in school and through life. When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.
Related Questions
- If by law a child is able to consent to treatment without parental permission, can they also consent to participate in research related to that treatment?
- Do parental permission and child assent for research involving children have to occur at the same time or in any particular order?
- How should parental permission for research involving children be documented?
