Can Parental Time Commitment and Family Economic Status Influence Child´s Academic Performance?

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In recent research studies have shown that there are several factors of a child’s academic performance, such as parental time commitment and family economic status. I want to understand whether family economic status impacts a child’s academic performance. My hypothesis is that there is a correlation between children academic outcomes and family economic status. It is significant to research because the correlation between family economic status and a child’s academic performance demonstrate the detrimental impact on children from low economic families. Children are important because they are the future leaders. Many children will become nation leaders or lawyers while others may become doctors who will nurture the next generation. The most apparent issue concerning children form low income families today is low academic performance. Every aspect of a child’s life determines whether or not they will succeed. Therefore, we should be very concern and involved. The correlation of both aspects hinders children from low economic families. The importance of answering the research question allows us to determine whether or not there is a difference between children from low income families and children from high income families. The answer to the research question will have a general importance to families who are considered low income families as well as individuals who work within the school system. The importance of the academic achievement of a child has been pointed out in several other studies especially family income. It is beneficial to answer whether or not there is a correlation between children academic outcomes and family economic status in order to increase a child’s academic performance and provide additional assistance. T... ... middle of paper ... ...ailable. The educational system would enhance their cognitive and developmental skills and provide extra training for teachers. The finding would help children from low income families tremendously because the children would have more access to computers and other resources that children from high income families already have. Knowing this information will provide awareness to parents and teachers. The awareness to the problem and findings may help improve the training in order to become a teacher. Or the government may focus more on children being more knowledgeable instead of just preparing them for state and city exams. School and educational polices may shift due to the findings of my research question because every parent no matter rich or poor does not want to see their child struggle through and potential having something hindering them from succeeding.

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