The Impact of Parenting Style on Academic Achievement among School-Going Children: A Psychological Perspective

Abstract

Parenting styles are a major factor in the academic and psychological development of children. This research paper explores how different parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved—impact the academic performance of school-going children. Drawing on psychological theories such as Baumrind’s parenting typology, Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, and Deci and Ryan’s self-determination theory, the study emphasizes that authoritative parenting is most positively related to academic success.

The paper also highlights the influence of cultural and socioeconomic factors on parenting and suggests that emotional support, autonomy, and structured guidance provided by authoritative parents contribute significantly to a child's academic growth.