Influence of Mother’s Level of Education on the Life Achievement of Children in Edo South Senatorial District

The study investigated the influence of mothers’ level of education on the life achievement of children in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State, Nigeria. The study was guided by four research questions and two hypotheses tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational survey research design, and a total of 120 mothers selected through a multi-stage sampling technique constituted the study’s sample. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection and was structured on a four-point Likert scale. After experts’ validation, the instrument produced a reliability index of 0.73 using the test-retest method. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (r). The results revealed that the majority of mothers in Edo South Senatorial District have attained tertiary education, and educated mothers employ various strategies including educational, social, financial, and emotional support to enhance their children’s academic performance. The study also revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between mothers’ level of education and the life achievement of their children, as well as a significant inverse relationship between mothers’ educational attainment and the number of children they are likely to have. Based on the findings, recommendations were made to enhance female education, parental empowerment, and family planning interventions in Edo South Senatorial District.