CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data.

THE PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

The profile of respondents consists of the variables such as sex, age, civil and

occupational status.

Table 1. The sex of the respondents

N=36

Sex Frequency Percentage % Rank

Female 21 58% 1

Male 15 42% 2

Total 36 100%

Total respondents of the study are thirty-six (36). Fifty-eight percent (58%) are female,

while forty-two percent (42%) are male. The respondents are the parents of the students who are

top 1 in their class. The number of female respondents dominate the male respondents.

Table 2a. The age of female respondents

Age Frequency Percentage % Rank

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 40 - 43 9 43 1

32 - 35 8 38 2

36 - 39 4 19 3

44 - 47 1 4 4

Total 21 100%

As shown in Table 2a, most of the female respondents are age of 40 to 43 (43 %). With a

frequency of 8, thirty- eight percent (38%) of the respondent’s age are ranging to 32 to 35. Four

of the respondents are between ages 36 to 39 (19%). Lastly, bracket 44 to 47 has only 1 (4%)

female respondent. The age bracket with the most respondents are 40 to 43 consisting 9

respondents.

Table 2b. The age of male respondents

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 Age Frequency Percentage % Rank

38 - 43 7 47% 1

44 - 49 4 27% 2

32 - 37 2 13% 3

50 – 55 1 7% 4

Total 15 100%

The Table 2b shows that there are 15 male respondents in total, and most of them are

aged of 38 to 43, with the frequency of 7 (47%). Four male respondents belong to age bracket 44

to 49 (27%). There are two male respondents aged 32 to 37 (13%). Lastly, the male respondents

with the age 50 – 55 were only one (7%). Seven of the respondents with 38 to 43 age bracket

have emerged to have the most respondents.

Table 3. The civil status of respondents

Civil Status Parent Respondents Percentage % Rank

Married 30 83% 1

Separated 6 17% 2

Total 36 100 %

Table 3 shows the civil status of the respondents. Six, equivalent to 17 % have indicated

as separated. Out of 36 female respondents six of them are separated from their partners, while

all male respondents are married. It is apparent that most of the parent are married.

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 Table 4. The occupational status of respondents

Occupational Respondents Percentage Rank

Status

Employed 23 63 % 1

Unemployed 10 28% 2

Self-employed 3 8% 3

Total 36 100%

Table 4 shows the occupational status of the respondents. Sixty – three percent (63%) of

the parents are employed which consist of 23 respondents, Twenty-eight eight percent (28%) of

respondents are unemployed. The remaining 8% are self-employed parents. It is revealed that

most of the parents are employed with 23 out 36 of the total respondents.

1.1 The Parents with Authoritative Style

WM INTERPRETATION PERCENTAGE
(%)
1. Every mealtime, I want to be
with my family and talk about 5 Strongly Agree 100

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 each other’s day.
2. I shelter my children from
exposure to injustices or other 4.7 Strongly Agree 94
people’s bad behavior. 2
3. I discipline my children so that
they will know when they have 4.1 Agree 83
done something wrong. 6
4. While my Children live under
my roof, they will abide by my 3.7 Agree 75
rules. 5
5. I monitor my children’s
development (weight, reflexes, 3.2 Somewhat 84
cognitive and motor skills) and 2 Agree/Disagree
check them against the charts to
ensure they are on track.
6. I control my kids’ TV
watching habits through timing 3.2 Somewhat
their watching hours and 2 Agree/Disagree 81
choosing the TV programs they
are allowed to watch.
7. I expect my child to have high 2.7 Somewhat 92
grades. 5 Agree/Disagree

8. I expect my children to adopt

my judgments, opinions, and 2.2 Disagree 75
values as their own. 5
9. I always monitor my 2.2 Disagree 75
children‘s assignments and other 5
school projects.
10. I only allow my children to 1 Strongly Disagree 69
eat organic and homemade food.
4.22-5.00 – Strongly Agree
3.40-4.21 – Agree
2.60-3.39 – Somewhat Agree/ Disagree
1.80-2.59– Disagree
1.00-1.75– Strongly Disagree

The table shows the results for authoritative style of parents. Strong agreement was

indicated on items 1 and 2. Agreement is specified on items 3 and 4.

It is manifested here that parents protect their children from exposure to injustices or

other people’s bad behavior, and discipline their children whenever they do something wrong, as

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well as encourage the members of the family to gather every mealtime, and talk about each

other’s day. They also agree that their children must abide their rules while they live under the

same roof. Indeed, according to Mercola (2017), communication during mealtime prevents

children to suffer in mental disorders as well as obesity and they will be less likely engages in

risky behavior. It is important that family find time to eat meals together because it becomes a

way to improve family bond.

Furthermore, Delap (2015) suggests that child protection will be the foundation of their

well being that allows children to thrive, develop and contribute to their full potential. Moreover,

it is important that children grow up safely from their families.

Morin (2018) stated that discipline ensures children in gaining the skill they needed to

become responsible adults. It is really important to discipline children so that they will know

when they have done something. Correspondingly, Australian Parenting (2016) stated that

parents, who implement rules, help children learn their limits, and guide child’s behavior in a

positive way.

It is also important that parents implement rules and regulations that their children will

abide in order to help family members achieve a balance between getting what they want, and

respecting the needs of others.

1.2 The Parents with Indulgent Style

WM INTERPRETATION PERCENTAGE

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 (%)

1. I make myself available to my 5 Strongly Agree 100

children whenever they need me.

2. I love my children 5 Strongly Agree 100

unconditionally.

3. I encourage open communication 5 Strongly Agree 100

in my house.

4. Childhood is a troubling time so I 4.58 Strongly Agree 92

give my children constant love and
attention to help them through.

5. I offer praise and admiration to

my children so they will know that I
love and accept them. 4.16 Agree 83

6. I discuss punishment with my 4.02 Agree 81

partner first before initiating it to
my children.

7. I encourage self-expression and 3.10 Somewhat 94

individuality. Agree/Disagree

8. It is important for me to be on the 2.91 Somewhat 97

same page when it comes to my Agree/Disagree
children.

9. We discuss our parenting 2.5 Disagree 83

decisions in front of our children to
avoid confusing them.

10. I am engaged in all activities of 2.25 Disagree 75

my kids.
4.22-5.00 – Strongly Agree
3.40-4.21 – Agree
2.60-3.39 – Somewhat Agree/ Disagree
1.80-2.59– Disagree
1.00-1.75– Strongly Disagree

The table shows the findings on indulgent parenting styles. Strong agreement is indicated

on items 1 to 4. Agreement is specified on items 5 to 6. It is clear that parents make themselves

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available whenever their kids need them, love their children unconditionally, and offer praise and

admiration. In effect, their kids would feel that they are being loved and accepted. In their

homes, parents should encourage their child to have an open communication since childhood is a

troubling time. In doing so, that parents could give their full attention and support unto them.

Parents should share parenting philosophies with each other, and discuss the punishment that

they will initiate to their children (Canadian Pediatric Society, 2004). As asserted by Canadian

Pediatric Society (2004).

Skills – Deutsche Abteilung (2017) averred that parent’s love and affection helps children

to feel secure, build their confidence, and self-esteem. According to Ferguson (2018), high

esteem and student's achievement are closely related to the parental support that students receive

it can be a motivator to a child. In relation to building the child’s confidence, offering praises and

admiration to a child might provide a notable boost on how he or she would feel about himself or

herself (Glasser, 2013).

Epstein, Bishop, Ryan, Miller, & Keitner (1993) suggested that communication within

family is significant because it enables members to express their needs, wants, and concerns to

each other.   Consequently, it is important that family encourage open communication. In the

same vein, Kelly (2014) recommended that parents should spend time and give full attention to

their children because it helps them to be aware of what their child thinks and feels. Hence,

parents should give their consistent attention to their children so that parents can monitor their

children.

1.3 The Parents with Neglectful Style

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 WM INTERPRETATION PERCENTAGE
(%)

1. I do not monitor my children’s 1.5 Strongly Disagree 75

activities in school.

2. I do not punish my children whenever 1.61 Strongly Disagree 81

they do something wrong.

3. Academic performance of my 1.67 Strongly Disagree 83

children is not my priority.

4. I let my children do their homework 1.83 Disagree 92

alone.

5. I let my children use their gadgets as 1.88 Disagree 94

much as they want.

6. I offer little or no supervision towards 2 Disagree 95

my children.

7. I ignore my children’s bad behavior. 2 Disagree 100

8. I would rather give my children desire 2 Disagree 66

than to argue with them

9. I let my children play wherever and 2.25 Disagree 75

whatever they want to play.

10. I let my children do whatever they 2.75 Somewhat 92

want as long as they are happy. Agree/Disagree
4.22-5.00 – Strongly Agree
3.40-4.21 – Agree
2.60-3.39 – Somewhat Agree/ Disagree
1.80-2.59– Disagree
1.00-1.75– Strongly Disagree

The table above reveals that most respondents disagree to all statements pertaining to

neglectful parenting style, with the exception of the statement on item 10, in which it is stated

that some parents agree to their children’s wants as long as they are happy.

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 According to Vondruska (2018), letting children do whatever they want can give them

new experiences and knowledge on different things. It is essential that children have their

freedom to do whatever they want as long as their parents guide them.

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