Differences in Academic Achievement of Children Raised by Single Parents
Author: Tamara Janice Spivey
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 104
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe purpose of this project is to look at the differences between single parenting and two-parent parenting. This researcher wants to prove that having both parents is an important part of a child's well being. However, the researcher also realizes that single parents can also do a wonderful job in raising their children without the help of the other partner. There were 20 different 5th grade teachers who surveyed from public and private schools in Southern California. One the average, the teachers that were surveyed had over 15 years of teaching experience. The number of students in the classroom ranged from 19-35 students. The 5th grade teachers were asked questions pertaining to their experience and knowledge of what they have observed in their students academics who come from single parent families. The data was collected will indicate whether students who are raised by a single parent differ in their academic achievement than those who are raised in a nuclear family. The study that was conducted helped determine those differences. The survey centered around three questions: 1) What are the academic advantages of being raised by a nuclear family rather than a single parent? 2) Does the gender of a single parent make a difference in their child's academic achievement? 3) Does the amount of quality time single parents spend with their children affect their academic performance? Out of the 20 5th grade teachers that were surveyed, 100% agreed that there are academic advantages of being raised in a nuclear family rather than a single parent. Out of the 20 surveys, 13 agreed that the cultural background of a student makes a difference in their academics and 7 disagreed. Out of the 20 surveys, 19 agreed that the amount of quality time a single parent spends with their children affects their child's academics. The results from these surveys indicate that two is better than one.