Child Education

When parents have more schooling, their children are less likely to work as child labourers. Researchers have found this link in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Malawi and many other countries. The reasons are not only about money. Educated parents often value school more, know their children’s rights, and have jobs that do not depend on family labour.

“Parental education” sounds simple, but it can mean two very different things. Sometimes it means how much schooling a parent has. Other times it means classes and programmes that teach parents how to raise and support their children. Both meanings matter for children’s learning and wellbeing. Knowing the difference helps you understand research, school forms

Teenage pregnancy can change the course of a young person’s life. It can end schooling early, affect health and limit job choices for both the young mother and her baby. Research shows that teen pregnancy is more common where girls and their families have less education. Parents’ own schooling, and the support they give at

One of the strongest findings in global health research is that children of educated mothers are more likely to survive and grow up healthy. Fathers’ education matters too, but the link with mothers’ schooling has been studied most. Why would a mother’s years in school affect her baby’s health? The answer is mostly about knowledge,

Around the world, people with more years of education tend to have fewer children, and to have them later in life. This link is strongest for women’s education. Demographers, the scientists who study populations, have seen this pattern for decades. It helps explain why birth rates fall as countries expand schooling, especially for girls. This

When people talk about “child success”, they often mean exam marks. But success is wider than that. It includes good health, strong friendships, a steady job, confidence and the ability to keep learning. Parents’ education is linked to many of these outcomes, not just grades. Yet the things that drive success can be learned and

Busy parents with demanding jobs might be expected to spend less time with their children. Yet a well-known study found the opposite: parents with more education tend to spend more time on childcare, even though they often work longer hours. This finding comes from a 2008 paper titled “Parental Education and Parental Time with Children”

When you sign up for the SAT or fill in a college application, you may see a question about your parents’ education. How far did your mother go in school? Did your father earn a degree? Many students wonder why this matters. Some worry that the answer could hurt their chances. In most cases, the

How a parent’s level of education is linked to children’s school success, health and development, why the link exists, and what every parent can do regardless of their own schooling.