Parental involvement in school education as a factor determining a child’s academic success

Research objectives (aims) and problem(s): The aim of this article is to describe parents’ participation in their children’s educational processes and the optimal conditions for its implementation. The research problem was defined as follows: What are the basic conditions and principles of parental participation in educational processes that give students a chance to achieve academic success? Research methods: A literature review on the subject was conducted. Process of argumentation: The issue of parental involvement in school life, as well as the analysis of their role and the quality of school–parent relations, is still relevant. The family and the school have been, are, and will continue to be the primary educational environments. Their activities must be integrated because their influences overlap. High-quality cooperation between parents and schools supports students’ educational success and well-being. The conditions and principles of parental participation in their child’s education, based on educational partnership and its benefits, have been identified. Research findings and their impact on the development of educational sciences: The findings show that parents and schools must cooperate on the basis of educational partnership due to formal and legal requirements and the child’s well-being. On the one hand, parental involvement in education is an individual right; on the other hand, it is a social necessity that increases a child’s chances of success at school. Furthermore, given contemporary social developments, schools and families cannot fully perform their functions without close cooperation. Conclusions and/or recommendations: The task of modern education is to prepare children for life in a rapidly changing world. This responsibility lies primarily with schools and families; thus, it is important for these two fundamental environments to work together consistently. This cooperation is a duty and a necessity, as well as an opportunity to support children’s educational success. However, certain rules and conditions must be observed in this collaboration. Therefore, it is necessary to educate students, school personnel (beginning at the university level), school leadership, and parents about the value of cooperation and the ability to build partnership-oriented relationships.