Influence of Permissive Parenting on the Management of Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya
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Date
2023
Authors
Mutunga, Bernard
Guantai, Hellen
Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
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Publisher
EdinBurg
Abstract
Discipline management in Kenyan secondary schools has becomes increasingly complex,
partly due to the lack of parental guidelines and enforcement of rules and regulations. This
study investigates the influence of permissive parenting style on the management of students'
discipline in public secondary schools in Meru County. A descriptive survey design using both
quantitative and qualitative approaches was utilized. Data were collected through
questionnaires and interview schedules from a sample of 552 respondents, including students,
principals/deputy principals, guidance and counselling masters, and parents' representatives.
The analysis revealed that permissive parenting style did not have a significant impact on
students' discipline management (X
2=.000, df=1 and p-value =1.000>0.05; X2=.676, df=1 and
p-value =0.411>0.05). These findings indicate that a permissive parenting style may not
effectively contribute to effective discipline management in schools. Recommendations
include encouraging parents to adopt a more structured approach that balances freedom and
responsibility, and promotes responsible behaviour while maintaining authority. Implementing
these recommendations is likely to improve discipline management in schools and contribute
to a better society. The findings of this study can inform the Ministry of Education and
Secondary School Management in formulating effective policies to address indiscipline
associated with permissive parenting style, while also holding parents accountable for their role
in discipline management.
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Keywords
Permissive parenting, management of student discipline, public secondary schools
Citation
Mutunga, B. ., Guantai, H. ., & Mbirirhi, D. M. . (2023). Influence of Permissive Parenting on the Management of Students’ Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Education, 3(3), 1–18. Retrieved from https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-education/article/view/199