EDUCATIONAL INFLUENCE OF PARENTS IN CONTEMPORARY FAMILIES

Abstract

We perceive the family as a social institution that fulfills important social functions, which undoubtedly include an educational function. However, concerning the impact of socio-economic conditions, cultural changes as well as the impact of other cultures, the educational activities in contemporary families are changing. The study deals with the research focused on determining the educational influence of current parents. Parents from different regions of Slovakia took part in the research. The research results were processed using the descriptive statistics methods and the Student t-test was used for the purpose of comparison. Based on obtained results it may be stated that current parents are perceived as quite liberal, without setting limits and clear rules in raising their children, and with a tendency to excuse children’s mistakes. Their raising is marked by high pressure on children’s school performance while they attribute the responsibility for school results and education to school.