IMPACT OF PARENTAL SEPARATION ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE SUDY The function of parents in the raising of a child is fundamental. Children rely to their parents for direction, protection, and inspiration to have a fulfilling life. The collaboration of parents and teachers in instilling useful skills, behavior, and information in kids is one of the finest approaches to accomplish healthy aspects of education (Dautscher & Ibe, 2003). Academics are one of the most significant areas of a student’s life; with excellent marks, students may get into schools and universities and get degrees that will help them to find employment that they want. If the student’s parents’ relationship is unstable and riddled with conflict, it might have an impact on the student’s academic achievement. Afifi (2013); Brown (2012); Overland (2012) According to Udansky and Wolf (2008), solo parenting is a big issue that is on the rise. Parental divorce is a typical occurrence in the society today, but it remains a major source of stress for the individuals involved, with potentially serious effects for the mental and physical health of all members of the family. Separation’s impact on child academic performance has been the focus of research for several decades, and it has long been seen as the root cause of a variety of significant and long-lasting behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adolescents (Kelly & Emery, 2003). According to Park and Kim (2003), the mother has historically played a significant role in the care of the family. The moms look after them, listen to their issues, and provide answers. Mothers have a critical role in ensuring that their children have a pleasant childhood and a meaningful adult life. According to research on parent-child relationships, a father can contribute uniquely to the development of a kid, regardless of the mother’s input. However, when it comes to concerns such as emotions, intelligence, self-esteem, competence, and confidence, the father cannot be readily substituted by the mother (Park and Kim 2003). According to Forman and Davies (2003), during adolescence, the individual develops mentally to manage and endure with the stress and strains that they confront. The biological temperament of a child is critical in the emergence and resolution of separation (Davies 2003). According to Ekundayo and Oyeniyi (2008) and Adebule (2012), the society is dealing with many adolescent student behavior problems, such as truancy, disobedience, drug addiction, smoking, flirting, stealing, armed robbery, examination malpractice, cultism, thugery, sexual abuse, sex activities, indiscriminate sex, and homosexual (gay and lesbianism) (Omotosho, Adeniyi and Bada 2010). According to Udansky and Wolf (2008), solo parenting is a big issue that is on the rise. Parental divorce is a typical occurrence in the society today, but it remains a major source of stress for the individuals involved, with potentially serious effects for the mental and physical health of all members of the family. Separation’s impact on child academic performance has been the focus of research for several decades, and it has long been seen as the root cause of a variety of significant and long-lasting behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adolescents (Kelly & Emery, 2003). The biological temperament of a child is critical in the emergence and resolution of separation (Davies 2003). According to Ekundayo and Oyeniyi (2008) and Adebule (2012), the society is dealing with many adolescent student behavior problems, such as truancy, disobedience, drug addiction, smoking, flirting, stealing, armed robbery, examination malpractice, cultism, sexual abuse, sex activities, indiscriminate sex, and homosexual (gay and lesbianism) (Omotosho, Adeniyi and Bada 2010). 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM The issue of parental separation is a growing social problem that has recently been a topic of conversation; it is distressing for those who experience it. Grief, shame, wrath, disappointment, strong indignation, and split loyalties may be experienced by those impacted. Adebowale (2006) discovered in a research on the social behavior of teenagers as it influences their moral conduct that the type of household that the adolescent comes from has a significant impact on the sort of attitude that he would acquire and his academic success. Parental divorce has a significant and lasting influence on the lives of all students. The state of the house or the marital status of adolescent parents says a lot about the child’s life. Separated households have been identified as a critical factor contributing to anti-social behavior and low academic achievement in secondary school youth. Olusola (2008) thought that teenagers whose parents live apart may become wayward, rowdy, or engage in sexual misbehavior as a method of seeking affection that was absent in their unhappy family home. Many studies have found that adolescents from unstable or split families have low academic achievement and immoral behavior, as well as less sufficient parental teaching in moral and social views (William, 2002).  Single parenthood can occur when either the male or female decides to create and raise a child or children outside of the marriage; parents can assist their children in making a seamless transition following a divorce (Wolf 2008). When setting disciplinary and behavior standards for their children, parents may demonstrate a dependable and cooperative parenting style (Carlson and Hines, 2003).This study therefore intends to assess parent separation on the academic performance of secondary school students. 1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY The main objective of this study is to find out the effect of parental separation on the academic performance of secondary school students; the specific objectives is to: i.          To examine various reasons for parental separation ii.        To identify effects of parental separation on adolescents iii.      Determine if there is any relationship between parental separation and academic performance of the adolescents

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