Implication of parental involvement in the life process of child for positive personality in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria

The study examined implication of parental involvement in the life process of child for passive personality in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey was used for the study. The population consisted of all households in Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State, Nigeria and all Child Development Specialist in Nigeria. Multistage and purposive sampling technique was used to select 399 households and twelve (12) Child Development Specialist as respondent. Questionnaire used for data collection was self-developed and validated. Data were analyzed using mean. Findings revealed: Parents’ idea of basic needs of children that could aid their positive development: physical activity, healthy diets among others. Factors militating against parents’ ability to be involved in their child’s life activities: Physical illnesses of parents; nature of work/job of the parents among others; Outcomes of non-involvement of parents in their child’s life activities: attachment disorder, low self-esteem; among others. Strategies that can be used by parents to improve on their involvement in their child’s life activities: family meals and prayer time together; be attentive to child’s needs and decisions among others. Based on the findings, recommendations were made among others for parents to always create time to bond with their children irrespective of the nature of their job.