THE PARENTAL STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL

ABSTRACT: This project work was undertaken to survey the influence of socio-economic background in the academic performance of students a case study of some selected secondary schools in Ikeja local government area of Lagos State. To find solution to the problems, which give to undertaking the survey questionnaire, were raised to check influence of socio-economic background on the academic performance of students in some selected public secondary school in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state. From the findings it was discovered that socio-economic performance of students in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state are affecting the students. Recommendation was therefore made as follows: the local education Boards in Ikeja should conjunction with the principals of the various school provide adequate educational facilities in schools (such as a well-stock library where the students who cannot afford the necessary textbooks and other material can borrow; Guidance and counselling service should be intensified in schools so that students could be shown and taught how to succeed despite all odds; Parents should be intimated with the adverse effects of having many children and also they should be encouraged to practice family planning, among others.