Though research demonstrates that parental involvement in education is associated
with higher academic achievement in students (Jeynes 2012), the perceived barrier in much of K — 12 education between the importance of academics and the ability for families to adequately supplement this school learning serves to create a split between families and their children's education (Heath et al. 2014).
Several different research studies support each other in finding that authoritative parenting is the parenting style with the best positive outcomes for children in terms of high self esteem, good emotional regulation, good social skills, healthily autonomy
along with high academic achievements.
We know that reading for enjoyment is associated
with higher academic achievement, but convincing students to pick up a book can be a challenge if they'd rather be off doing something more active.
Numerous studies have shown that parental involvement is associated
with higher academic achievement.