Relationship between Parental Treatment Styles and Academic Excellence among Second-Year Secondary Students

This study aims to explore the relationship between parental treatment styles and academic excellence among second-year secondary students.Parental treatment styles are defined as a set of methods and procedures used by parents to socialize their children (Abidin, 2010, p. 130).Academic excellence is measured based on the combined average of the first and second semester grades.The researcher employed a descriptive correlational methodology, using: The "Amani Abdel Maqsoud" parental treatment styles scale, with modified response options. The combined average of the grades for the first and second semesters.The core study sample consisted of 96 students, 26 boys, and 70 girls, identified as highachievers based on their receipt of encouragement and honour roll recognition during the two semesters.Key findings include:No significant correlation between paternal treatment styles and academic excellence.Positive correlations between maternal balanced treatment (r=0.222,p<0.05r=0.222,p<0.05)and overprotection (r=0.203,p<0.05r=0.203,p<0.05)with academic performance.Gender differences in perceiving paternal differential treatment, control, and inconsistency (p<0.05p<0.05),favoring males.No gender differences in academic excellence levels.These results highlight the nuanced role of maternal parenting styles and cultural dynamics in academic achievement.