Mutunga, BernardGuantai, HellenMbirithi, Daniel Mange2023-09-062023-09-062023Mutunga, B. ., Guantai, H. ., & Mbirirhi, D. M. . (2023). Influence of Negligent Parenting on the Management of Students’Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Education, 3(2), 30–46. Retrieved from https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-education/article/view/198https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-education/article/view/198http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/26905ArticlesDiscipline management in Kenyan secondary schools has become increasingly complicated, with many studies citing parenting style as a major determiner of its effectiveness. One of the major parenting styles that is dominant in the 21st Century is Negligent parenting, hence this study sought to establish how it influences management of students’ discipline in schools. The style is characterized by a lack of parental involvement, supervision, and responsiveness. The study aimed to investigate the association between negligent parenting and student discipline management to shed light on the unique challenges and implications in this context. The research utilized a descriptive survey design and incorporated both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules from a sample size of 552 respondents, comprising students, principals/deputy principals, guidance and counselling masters, and parents' representatives within public secondary schools in Meru County. The study findings reveal that negligent parenting style has a statistically significant influence on student discipline management (χ2=26.428, df=1, p=0.000<0.05). The study concludes that addressing negligent parenting behaviors is crucial for effective student discipline management in schools. Therefore, it is recommended that parents be encouraged to increase their involvement, supervision, and responsiveness to their children's needs to promote a more disciplined school environment. The findings of this study hold implications for educational policymakers, school administrators, and parents in developing targeted interventions and strategies to address the impact of negligent parenting on student discipline.enNegligent parenting stylemanagement of students' disciplinepublic secondary schoolsArticle